Asked by jonothan

Which classification best represents a triangle with side lengths 10 in., 12 in., and 15 in.?

acute, because 102+122>152
acute, because 122+152>102
obtuse, because 102+122>152
obtuse, because 122+152>102

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
acute, because 10^2 + 12^2 = 244 > 225 = 15^2. Since the square of the largest side is less than the sum of the squares of the other two, the triangle is acute.