A triangle with the side lengths, 1.8 mi, 8 mi, 8.2 mi, is NOT a right triangle. a.true b.false

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Answered on Sun Feb 27 2022

Formula Used : H^2 = B^2 + P^2

We have, H = 8.2 mi, B = 1.8mi, P = 8mi { Hypotenuse is always the biggest side}

Now, substituting values in formula, we get

(8.2)^2 = (1.8)^2 + (8)^2

67.24 = 3.24 + 64

67.24 = 67.24

Hence, Option (b) is correct. It is a right angle triangle.