Determine whether a Triangle with side lengths of 5, 12 and 13 is a Right Triangle

A Right Triangle must satisfy the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
From the given side lengths, let a = 5, b = 12, c = 13  (c cannot be less than a or b)
a2 + b2 = (5)2 + (12)2
a2 + b2 = 25 + 144 = 169
c2 = (13)2 = 169
a2 + b2 = c2  (169 = 169)
Therefore, a Triangle with side lengths of 5, 12 and 13 is a Right Triangle
Note: Since the side lengths are positive integers and the GCF(5, 12, 13) = 1, they are a primitive Pythagorean Triple

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