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The sides of a triangle are 7, 24, and 25. Is this a right triangle?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Cannot be determined
D. Depends on angles

Explanation:

Using the Pythagorean theorem, 7^2 + 24^2 = 25^2, so it is a right triangle. Other options misunderstand the theorem.

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