Question

a triangular birdbath at the exhibit has side lengths of 16 inches, 18 inches, and 24 inches. which statement is true about this triangle? it is not a right triangle because $16^{2}+18^{2}<24^{2}$. it is a right triangle because $16^{2}+18^{2}=24^{2}$. it is not a right triangle because $16^{2}+18^{2}>24^{2}$.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate \(16^{2}+18^{2}\)

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Step2: Calculate \(24^{2}\)

$$ 24^{2}=576 $$

Step3: Compare the values

Since \(580>576\), so \(16^{2}+18^{2}>24^{2}\)

Answer:

It is not a right triangle because \(16^{2}+18^{2}>24^{2}\)