Determine whether a Triangle with side lengths of 51, 68 and 85 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 = 51, b = 68, c = 85  (c cannot be less than a or b)
a2 + b2 = (51)2 + (68)2
a2 + b2 = 2,601 + 4,624 = 7,225
c2 = (85)2 = 7,225
a2 + b2 = c2  (7,225 = 7,225)
Therefore, a Triangle with side lengths of 51, 68 and 85 is a Right Triangle
Note: Since the side lengths are positive integers, they are a Pythagorean Triple

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