Determine whether a Triangle with side lengths of 9, 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 = 9, b = 12, c = 15  (c cannot be less than a or b)
a2 + b2 = (9)2 + (12)2
a2 + b2 = 81 + 144 = 225
c2 = (15)2 = 225
a2 + b2 = c2  (225 = 225)
Therefore, a Triangle with side lengths of 9, 12 and 15 is a Right Triangle
Note: Since the side lengths are positive integers, they are a Pythagorean Triple

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