Which Type of Triangle Has Sides of Lengths a =

question 533

Multiple Choice

Which type of triangle has sides of lengths a = 8, b = 15, and c = 17?

• A) acute
• B) right
• C) obtuse
• D) No triangle with these lengths of sides exists.

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