Q. A triangle has sides with lengths of 3km, 4km, and 5km. 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.Given sides: 3km, 4km, 5km. Longest side (potential hypotenuse) is 5km.
Apply Pythagorean theorem: Apply the Pythagorean theorem: a2+b2=c2, where c is the hypotenuse.Calculation: 32+42=529+16=2525=25
Compare results: Compare the results.Since 25 equals 25, the sides satisfy the Pythagorean theorem, confirming it's a right triangle.
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