Can a right triangle be scalene? I don't think so but clarification would be much appreciated :D

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mathstudent55 · Answer

What does scalene trianlge mean?

anonymous · Answer

Yes
for example a right triangle with sides 3 4 and 5 is scalene

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

@mathstudent55  when it has no equal sides no equal angles

anonymous · Answer

Wait, so yes it CAN be or yes it CANT be? lol

anonymous · Answer

Yes it can be:P

anonymous · Answer

yes it can :)

mathstudent55 · Answer

Correct.
Above, you already have an example that works.
Sides 3, 4, 5
Using the Pythagorean theorm,
3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2
9 + 16 = 25
25 = 25
Sides 3, 4, 5 do indeed make a right triangle and are all different, so a triangle with sides 3, 4, 5 is both right and scalene.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks. I understand now :)

mathstudent55 · Answer

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