Concept explainers
Whether the given sides form a
The type of the triangle.
Answer to Problem 48SPR
Yes.
Right triangle.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given sides are:
8, 15 and 17.
Calculation:
The sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third one.
As,
The sides form a triangle.
Applying Pythagoras theorem,
Hence, the sides form a right triangle.
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