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How can you determine whether a triangle is a right triangle if you only know the lengths of the sides?
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∙ 7y ago
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.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoSee if the sides satisfy Pythagoras's theorem. If the lengths of the sides are a, b and c (where c is the largest, then a^2 + b^2 = c^ 2 <=> ABC is a right angled triangle.
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∙ 7y agoif you square the shortest 2 sides and add, then take square root of this sum, if it equals the 3rd side it is a right triangle (Pythagorean theorem).
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Tell whether each triangle with the givin side lengths is a right triangle?
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How do you determine if three side lengths form a right triangle?
use the pathagory intherum
How do you find the length of hypotenuse when the right triangle has an altitude?
All triangles have an altitude. In fact they all have three of them. Whether or not they have an altitude, the important thing when trying to determine the length of the hypotenuse is what information you have on the lengths of the sides. Altitudes, medians can help determine the lengths of sides, as can angles. You need a minimum of 3 pieces of information. There is only one in the question: the fact that the triangle has a right angle.
How can you determine whether a triangle is a right triangle if you only have the lengths of its three sides?
The pathagoren theorm states that a2+ b2 = c2. If you put your lenghts into the equation and it comes out true (100=100), then the triangle is a right trianlge. If it is a false equation (100=30), then it is not a right triangle. Where a = lenght of leg 1, b = lenght of leg 2, and c = lenght of hypotenuse.
What is a triangle where the sides are different lengths?
A right triangle * * * * * No, it is a scalene triangle.
How can you determine whether or not the sides of a triangle form a right triangle using Pythagorean triples?
If the lengths of the sides of the triangle can be substituted for 'a', 'b', and 'c'in the equationa2 + b2 = c2and maintain the equality, then the lengths of the sides are a Pythagorean triple, and the triangle is a right one.
Do A triangle with sides of lengths 32 60 and 68 is a right triangle?
Yes, the triangle is right-angled because 322 + 602 = 682. Given all three side lengths, you can use the Pythagorean relationship to determine whether a triangle is or is not right-angled. The right angle would be opposite the hypotenuse, 68.
Tell whether each triangle with the givin side lengths is a right triangle?
23
How do you determine if three side lengths form a right triangle?
use the pathagory intherum
How do you find the length of hypotenuse when the right triangle has an altitude?
All triangles have an altitude. In fact they all have three of them. Whether or not they have an altitude, the important thing when trying to determine the length of the hypotenuse is what information you have on the lengths of the sides. Altitudes, medians can help determine the lengths of sides, as can angles. You need a minimum of 3 pieces of information. There is only one in the question: the fact that the triangle has a right angle.
A triangle with side lengths of a b and c is which type of triangle?
You must have more information to determine what type of triangle it is. If two of the lengths are equal, it is isosceles. If all three of the lengths are equal, it is equilateral. If none of them are equal, it is scalene. It may also be a right triangle if it is isosceles or scalene.
Is 5 a right triangle?
If the length of only one side is known, it is not possible to determine whether or not the triangle is right angled.
Is 10 a right triangle?
If the length of only one side is known, it is not possible to determine whether or not the triangle is right angled.
How can you determine whether a triangle is a right triangle if you only have the lengths of its three sides?
The pathagoren theorm states that a2+ b2 = c2. If you put your lenghts into the equation and it comes out true (100=100), then the triangle is a right trianlge. If it is a false equation (100=30), then it is not a right triangle. Where a = lenght of leg 1, b = lenght of leg 2, and c = lenght of hypotenuse.
What triangle has one right angle and all three sides are different lengths?
A triangle with a right angle and different lengths for sides is a right, scalene triangle.
What is a triangle where the sides are different lengths?
A right triangle * * * * * No, it is a scalene triangle.
How do you find a right triangle when you have three numbers?
Three numbers may or may not define a right triangle. Also, the answer will depend on whether the three numbers are the lengths of sides or the measures of angles.
