Q. A triangle has sides with lengths of 12feet, 16feet, and 18feet. Is it a right triangle?Choices:(A)yes(B)no
Identify Longest Side: Identify the longest side to test for the right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.Reasoning: The longest side should be the hypotenuse in a right triangle.Calculation: The sides are 12ft, 16ft, and 18ft. The longest side is 18ft.
Apply Pythagorean Theorem: Apply the Pythagorean theorem to check if it's a right triangle.Reasoning: For a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides should equal the square of the longest side.Calculation: 122+162=144+256=400, 182=324.
Compare Results: Compare the results to determine if it's a right triangle.Reasoning: If 122+162 equals 182, then it's a right triangle.Calculation: 400 does not equal 324.
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