A triangle has sides with lengths of 11 centimeters, 14 centimeters, and 21 centimeters. Is it a right triangle?

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No. The largest side is 21, and 21^2 = 441 while 11^2 + 14^2 = 121 + 196 = 317. Since 441 ≠ 317 the triangle is not right. Because 441 > 317 the triangle is obtuse (the angle opposite the 21 cm side is obtuse).