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8.G.B.6 Tutor Intake -- Pythagorean Theorem Proof and Converse

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A triangle has sides 20, 21, and 29. Which side is the
hypotenuse candidate (the longest side) that you should compare
against the sum of squares of the other two? Enter that side
length as a number.