College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter R - Section R.3 - Geometry Essentials - R.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 36: 20

Answer

The triangle is a right triangle with a hypotenuse of $10$ units.

Work Step by Step

A right triangle has three sides that satisfy the equation $c^2=a^2+b^2$ where $c$ is the longest side (hypotenuse) and $a$ and $b$ are the two other sides. Substitute the given lengths of sides to the equation above to obtain: $c^2=a^2+b^2 \\10^2=6^2+8^2 \\100=36+64 \\100=100$ The triangle's side lengths satisfy the equation; therefore the triangle is a right triangle with a hypotenuse of $10$ units.
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