Determine whether a Triangle with side lengths of 10, 12 and 15 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 = 10, b = 12, c = 15  (c cannot be less than a or b)
a2 + b2 = (10)2 + (12)2
a2 + b2 = 100 + 144 = 244
c2 = (15)2 = 225
a2 + b2 ≠ c2  (244 ≠ 225)
Therefore, a Triangle with side lengths of 10, 12 and 15 is NOT a Right Triangle
Note: Since a2 + b2 > c2  (244 > 225), the Triangle is an Acute Triangle

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