In triangle XYZ, if XY = 8 cm, YZ = 15 cm, and XZ = 17 cm, is it a right triangle?

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In triangle XYZ, if XY = 8 cm, YZ = 15 cm, and XZ = 17 cm, is it a right triangle?
  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Cannot be determined
  4. Only if XY is the hypotenuse

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Q: In triangle XYZ, if XY = 8 cm, YZ = 15 cm, and XZ = 17 cm, is it a right triangle?
Solution: Since 8^2 + 15^2 = 17^2, triangle XYZ is a right triangle.
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