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Pythagoras Theorem

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If the square of the longest side of a triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is a/an .

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Acute triangle

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Right triangle

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Obtuse triangle

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Solution

The correct option is B Right triangle
In a right angled triangle:
the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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