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A triangle has sides with lengths of 3km3\,\text{km}, 4km4\,\text{km}, and 5km5\,\text{km}. Is it a right triangle?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) yes\newline(B) no

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Q. A triangle has sides with lengths of 3km3\,\text{km}, 4km4\,\text{km}, and 5km5\,\text{km}. Is it a right triangle?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) yes\newline(B) no
  1. Identify longest side: Identify the longest side to test for the right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.\newlineGiven sides: 3km3\,\text{km}, 4km4\,\text{km}, 5km5\,\text{km}. Longest side (potential hypotenuse) is 5km5\,\text{km}.
  2. Apply Pythagorean theorem: Apply the Pythagorean theorem: a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where cc is the hypotenuse.\newlineCalculation: 32+42=523^2 + 4^2 = 5^2\newline9+16=259 + 16 = 25\newline25=2525 = 25
  3. Compare results: Compare the results.\newlineSince 2525 equals 2525, the sides satisfy the Pythagorean theorem, confirming it's a right triangle.

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