Determine whether a Triangle with side lengths of 12, 16 and 25 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 = 12, b = 16, c = 25  (c cannot be less than a or b)
a2 + b2 = (12)2 + (16)2
a2 + b2 = 144 + 256 = 400
c2 = (25)2 = 625
a2 + b2 ≠ c2  (400 ≠ 625)
Therefore, a Triangle with side lengths of 12, 16 and 25 is NOT a Right Triangle
Note: Since a2 + b2 < c2  (400 < 625), the Triangle is an Obtuse Triangle

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