Q. A triangle has sides with lengths of 4miles, 6miles, and 8miles. 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 4, 6, and 8. The longest side is 8.
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: 42+62=16+36=52, 82=64
Compare Results: Compare the results to determine if it's a right triangle.Reasoning: If the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides equals the square of the longest side, it's a right triangle.Calculation: 52=64
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