whether the given
Answer to Problem 15PT
The triangle is right angled.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
As per the Pythagorean Theorem, in a right angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the square of legs of the triangle.
Thus if the three given sides obey the Pythagorean Theorem then the triangle must be a right angled triangle.
Taking the sum of squares of legs 15 and 36.
Clearly this is equal to square of the hypotenuse.
Thus it holds Pythagorean Theorem and hence the triangle is right angled.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the triangle is right angled.
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