Why is it not possible to make a right triangle using lengths of 20 feet, 40 feet, and 65 feet?

20 + 40 is greater than 65.

(20 + 40) 2 does not equal 652

202 + 402 does not equal 652

65 - 40 does not equal 20.

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8 June, 04:45

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Armani Bowman · Answer 1

20+40=60 and therefor 60 is less than 65

Brandon Moody · Answer 2

20+40 is greater than 65

Why is it not possible to make a right triangle using lengths of 20 feet, 40 feet, and 65 feet?20 + 40 is greater than 65.(20 + 40) 2 does not equal 652202 + 402 does not equal 65265 - 40 does not equal 20.