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Using Pythagorean inequalities, determine which of the following sets of values could represent the lengths of the sides of an obtuse triangle.

A. 11, 12, 22
B. 5, 12, 13
C. 7, 8, 9
D. 5, 6, 1

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18-08-2016

We have to plug in each set into the Pythagorean theorem:
A ) 11² + 12² ? 22²
121 + 144 ? 484
265 < 484 ( obtuse )
B ) 5² + 12² ? 13²
25 + 144 = 169 ( right triangle )
C ) 7² + 8² ? 9²
49 + 64 ? 81
113 > 81 ( acute )
D ) 1 + 5 = 6 ( not a triangle )
Answer : A ) 11, 12, 22

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