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Which of the following can be the sides of a right triangle? (i) 2.5 cm, 6.5 cm, 6 cm (ii) 2 cm, 2 cm, 5 cm (iii) 1.5 cm, 2 cm, 2.5 cm In the case of right angled triangles, identify the right angles.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Mathematics Chapter 6
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Class vii Math Chapter 6 The Triangles and Its Properties Exercise 6.5
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  1. Let us consider, the larger side be the hypotenuse and also using Pythagoras theorem,
    (Hypotenuse)² = (Base)² + (Perpendicular)²
    (i) 2.5 cm, 6.5 cm, 6 cm
    In ∆ABC, (AC)² = (AB)² + (BC)²
    L.H.S. = (6.5)² = 42.25 cm
    R.H.S. = (6)² + (2.5)² = 36 + 6.25 = 42.25 cm
    Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.
    Therefore, the given sides are of the right angled triangle.
    Right angle lies on the opposite to the greater side 6.5 cm, i.e., at B.

    (ii) 2 cm, 2 cm, 5 cm
    In the given triangle, (5)² = (2)² + (2)²
    L.H.S. = (5)² = 25
    R.H.S. = (2)² + (2)² = 4+4=8
    Since, L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.
    Therefore, the given sides are not of the right angled triangle.

    (iii) 1.5 cm, 2 cm, 2.5 cm
    In ∆ PQR, (PR)² = (PQ)² + (RQ)²
    L.H.S. = (2.5)² = 6.25
    R.H.S. = (1.5)² + (2)² = 2.25 + 4 = 6.25 cm
    Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.
    Therefore, the given sides are of the right angled triangle.
    Right angle lies on the opposite to the greater side 2.5 cm, i.e., at Q.

    Class 7 Maths Chapter 6 Exercise 6.5

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