Determine whether a Triangle with side lengths of 65, 72 and 97 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 = 65, b = 72, c = 97  (c cannot be less than a or b)
a2 + b2 = (65)2 + (72)2
a2 + b2 = 4,225 + 5,184 = 9,409
c2 = (97)2 = 9,409
a2 + b2 = c2  (9,409 = 9,409)
Therefore, a Triangle with side lengths of 65, 72 and 97 is a Right Triangle
Note: Since the side lengths are positive integers and the GCF(65, 72, 97) = 1, they are a primitive Pythagorean Triple

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