The distance between city A and city B is 22 miles. The distance between city B and city C is 54 miles. The distance between city A and city C is 51 miles. What type of triangle is created by the three cities?
Answer
A
an acute triangle, because 22 squared plus 51 squared is greater than 54 squared
B
an acute triangle, because 22 squared plus 54 squared is greater than 51 squared
C
an obtuse triangle, because 22 squared plus 51 squared is greater than 54 squared
D
an obtuse triangle, because 22 squared plus 54 squared is greater than 51 squared