Do these sides form right angle 2cm, 2cm, 5cm In the case of right angled triangles, identify the side opposite to right angle.
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Solution
Let a ΔABC
Let us consider, the larger side be the hypotenuse and also using Pythagoras theorem, (Hypotenuse)2=(Base)2+(Perpendicular)2 AB=2cm, BC=2cm, AC=5cm
In ΔABC, (AC)2=(AB)2+(BC)2 (5)2=(2)2+(2)2 L.H.S=(5)2=25 R.H.S=(2)2+(2)2=4+4=8 Since, L.H.S≠R.H.S. Therefore, the given sides are not of the right angled triangle.