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How can you use the converse of the pythagorean theorem to tell whether three given lengths can be sides of triangles?
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* To find the hypotenuse, take the square root of (a2 + b2). * To find either of the two shorter sides, take the square root of (c2 - b2)
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If a triangle has side lengths a b and c and if a2 b2 c2 then the converse of the Pythagorean theorem says that the triangle is an?
Right triangle (apex)
What theorem or postulate can be used to justify that the two triangles are congruent?
Pythagorean theorem
What kind of triangles does the Pythagorean theorem work for?
All right angle triangles
What theorem is used to find the lengths of any right triangle?
Pythagorean theorem
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
What is the pythagorean theorem and where did it come from?
The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find side lengths of right triangles. It came from the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras.
Converse of Pythagorean Theorem?
The Pythagorean Theorem allows the mathematician to determine the value of the hypotenuse. The converse of the Pythagorean Theorem manipulates the formula so that the mathematician can use the values to determine that if the triangle is a right triangle.
What is a theme for a math project?
You could use the Pythagorean Theorem and many triangles You could use the Pythagorean Theorem and many triangles
What triangles does Pythagoras theorem include?
The Pythagorean theorem only includes right triangles
How do you find the perimeter of a parallelogram using Pythagorean theorem?
you can't, because the Pythagorean theorem is for right triangles and the triangles formed by the diagonal of a parallelogram are not right triangles.
If a triangle has side lengths a b and c and if a2 b2 c2 then the converse of the Pythagorean theorem says that the triangle is an?
Right triangle (apex)
Does Pythagorean Theorem apply to triangles?
Yes. But only right triangles.
What kind of triangles relate to Pythagorean theorem?
Right-Angle triangles
What are the types of triangles that can use the Pythagorean theorem?
Right angle triangles
What theorem or postulate can be used to justify that the two triangles are congruent?
Pythagorean theorem
What does the pythagorean theorem apply to?
right angled triangles
When does the Pythagorean theorem apply?
With right angle triangles
