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How do you use Pythagorean theorem when you only know one side of the triangle?
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∙ 13y ago
Since the Pythagorean theorem has 3 variables (the 3 sides), and you only know one variable, you cannot use it to solve for the other 2 variables.
Do you know any other information (like angles)? that can be used to solve the triangle (you would not be using the Pythagorean theorem, though).
Did they mark the 2 legs with little 'tick marks' denoting that they are equal?
Then you could use the Pythagorean theorem because then you know 2 varaibles, and you can solve for the third variable.
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Are there any limitations to pythagorean theorem?
The triangle concerned MUST be a right-angle triangle. If one of the angles is not 90 degrees, you cannot use the Pythagorean theorem! Also, it must be remembered that the theorem only involves the magnitudes (lengths of the sides), you can't use it on i-j-k vectors or the like, only their magnitudes. As a result, it cannot tell us anything about the directions or angles between lines. Other than that, the Pythagorean theorem is incredibly sound!
Does the Pythagorean Theorem work on all triangles?
No, the pythagorean theorem only works on right triangles, but it will work on any right triangle. This is because the Pythagorean Theorem states that length of Leg A squared plus the length of Leg B Squared equals the length of the hypotenuse squared. A hypotenuse is always found opposite a right angle. Only right triangles have right angles; therefore, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles. :D
Does the Pythagorean Theorem work on squares?
No. The Pythagorean Theroem can ONLY be used on right triangles. Also, If you know one side of the square you know all sides of the square because a square has four equal sides.
How do you use the pythagorean theorem to solve for x?
This can only be done in the case of a right angle triangle. If 'x' represents one of the sides then the length of the two other sides must be known.
How can you determine whether a triangle is a right triangle if you only know the lengths of the sides?
If it is a right angled triangle it will conform to Pythagoras' Theorm: The square of the hypotenuse = the sum of the squares on the other two sides. The hypotenuse would be the longest side, so add the two shorter sides squared together and if this equals the longest side squared then the triangle is a right angle triangle.
What if the pythagorean theorem gives you a triangle that is not right?
The pythagorean theorem is only used for a right triangle. Formula: a^2+b^2=c^2 the "a" and "b" represent the legs of the triangle and the "c" represents the hypotenuse.
What type of triangle proves the pythagorean theorerm?
The Pythagorean Theorem applies only to right triangles. (But they don't prove it.)
Can the pythagorean theorem can be used for any type of triangle?
No. The Pythagorean theorem applies only to right triangles...those containing a right angle (90 degrees).
What is the only type of triangle the Pythagorean Theorem can be used on without being given any other measurements besides the sides?
Simply because the Pythagorean Theorem is not true for any triangle that doesn't have a right angle in it. If a triangle has a right angle in it, then it satisfies the Theorem. If it hasn't, then it doesn't. And if it satisfies the Theorem, then it has a right angle in it, and if it doesn't, then it hasn't.
Explain in the pythagorean theorem must be a right triangle?
yes it only apllies to the right triangle and "c" is the hypotnuse of the triangles
How do you find the area of a triangle when you only know the height?
if you know the two legs of the triangle, you can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse as the base. Then you use the formula to find the area of the triangle: 1/2 (pi) bh.
The dose the Pythagorean Theorem only work on right triangles?
I quote " The square on the hypotenuse of a rightangled triangle..."
Are there any limitations to pythagorean theorem?
The triangle concerned MUST be a right-angle triangle. If one of the angles is not 90 degrees, you cannot use the Pythagorean theorem! Also, it must be remembered that the theorem only involves the magnitudes (lengths of the sides), you can't use it on i-j-k vectors or the like, only their magnitudes. As a result, it cannot tell us anything about the directions or angles between lines. Other than that, the Pythagorean theorem is incredibly sound!
Is there Only One Answer To The Pythagorean Theorem?
Pythagoras' theorem is used to find any of the 3 sides of a right angle triangle if the 2 other sides are known.
Does the Pythagorean Theorem work on all triangles?
No, the pythagorean theorem only works on right triangles, but it will work on any right triangle. This is because the Pythagorean Theorem states that length of Leg A squared plus the length of Leg B Squared equals the length of the hypotenuse squared. A hypotenuse is always found opposite a right angle. Only right triangles have right angles; therefore, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles. :D
How do you find the perimeter of a triangle with only 10 and 8?
If ten is the hypotenuse of a right triangle, the Pythagorean theorem tells us that the other side has to be 6.
What are the aspects of pythagores theorem?
Pythagoras invented the Pythagorean Theorem of course, but it only can work for right triangles, not any other triangle. The formula is- A2+B2=C2
