1. **Problem statement:** We are given a triangle ABC with sides AB=10 cm, BC=8 cm, and CA=6 cm. We need to verify if it is a right-angled triangle and solve for its angles.
2. **Check if the triangle is right-angled:** According to the Pythagorean theorem, in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
3. Identify the longest side as the potential hypotenuse: AB = 10 cm.
4. Calculate squares:
$$AB^2 = 10^2 = 100$$
$$BC^2 = 8^2 = 64$$
$$CA^2 = 6^2 = 36$$
5. Check Pythagorean theorem:
$$BC^2 + CA^2 = 64 + 36 = 100$$
Since $$AB^2 = BC^2 + CA^2$$, triangle ABC is right-angled at point C.
6. **Find the angles:** Use trigonometric ratios.
7. Angle at A ($\angle A$):
$$\cos \angle A = \frac{CA}{AB} = \frac{6}{10} = 0.6$$
$$\angle A = \cos^{-1}(0.6) \approx 53.13^\circ$$
8. Angle at B ($\angle B$):
$$\cos \angle B = \frac{BC}{AB} = \frac{8}{10} = 0.8$$
$$\angle B = \cos^{-1}(0.8) \approx 36.87^\circ$$
9. Angle at C ($\angle C$) is the right angle:
$$\angle C = 90^\circ$$
**Final answer:** Triangle ABC is right-angled at C with angles approximately $53.13^\circ$ at A, $36.87^\circ$ at B, and $90^\circ$ at C.
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