Determine whether the given measures can be the lengths of the sides of a triangle. write yes or no. explain. 9.2, 14.5, 17.1

If the triangle has a angle of 90°, you can solved this exercise by applying the Pythagorean Theorem, which is:

 h²=a²+b²
 h=√(a²+b²)

 h: It is the hypotenuse (The opposite side of the right angle and the longest side of the triangle).

 a and b: They are the legs (The sides that form the right angle).

 The result of h=√(a²+b²), should be 17.1 (The longest side given in the problem). So, let's substitute the values of the legs into the Pythagorean equation:

 h=√(a²+b²)
 h=√((9.2)²+(14.5)²)
 h=17.1

 Therefore, the answer is:

 Yes, the given measures can be the lengths of the sides of a triangle.