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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Three segments of lengths 8, 15, and 17 will form a right triangle. True or False

Directrix (directrix):

Use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem: Does 17^2 = 8^2 + 15^2 ? Post what you get and we'll compare answers. Okay? @Red_Stevens

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 289=289 does this mean that it's a right triangle?

Directrix (directrix):

Correct, the answer is True.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright thanks

Directrix (directrix):

Glad to help.

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