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When I divide a large right triangle into two small right triangles will the hypothenuses of the two small triangles equal the hypothenuse of the large triangle?
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∙ 8y ago
No but the sum of the squared sides will equal the square of the hypotenuse using Pythagoras' theorem for a right angle triangle
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Find the area of a right triangle?
Simple. Just multiply the base by the height of the triangle, and divide it into two. This works for all types of triangles.
How do you find the area of an irregular triangle?
Simple. Just multiply the base by the height of the triangle, and divide it into two. This works for all types of triangles.
What is the hypotenuse of an equalateral triangle with 12 foot sides?
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How do you divide a triangle into 2 triangles and 1 pentagon?
With a pair of scissors by cutting off two off its corners leaving you with 2 triangles and 1 pentagon.
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90
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Divide each of the sides of the triangle into three. Join corresponding points on each pair of sides.
How do you divide a triangle to make 2 triangles and 1 pentagon?
By cutting off two of its corners which will leave you with 2 triangles and 1 pentagon.
How do you divide 4 triangles in 3 equal groups?
You'd have to have fractional parts of triangles. Each group would have 1 and 1/3 triangle.
Find the area of a right triangle?
Simple. Just multiply the base by the height of the triangle, and divide it into two. This works for all types of triangles.
How do you find the area of an irregular triangle?
Simple. Just multiply the base by the height of the triangle, and divide it into two. This works for all types of triangles.
What is the hypotenuse of an equalateral triangle with 12 foot sides?
If you divide the equilateral triangle into two right angle triangles then the hypotenuse will be 12 feet.
How do you find the area of a scaline triangle?
Simple. Just multiply the base by the height of the triangle, and divide it into two. This works for all types of triangles.
How do you find area of an irregular polygon?
For example, you can divide the polygon into triangles, and calculate the area of each triangle.
How do you divide a triangle into 2 triangles and 1 pentagon?
With a pair of scissors by cutting off two off its corners leaving you with 2 triangles and 1 pentagon.
HOW TO find the area of right angle triangle?
Simple. Just multiply the base by the height of the triangle, and divide it into two. This works for all types of triangles.
Divide a triangle into four congruent triangles?
Any plane triangle can be divided into four congruent triangles. Find the midpoint of each side, and draw a line from each midpoint to the other two midpoints. Forgive the crude ASCII graphics: <pre> + |\ + + | \ +-+-+ original triangle + |\ +-+ |\ |\ +-+-+ divided triangle + |\ +-+ each congruent triangle </ref>
How do you find the area of triangle using given coordinates?
Simple. Just multiply the base by the height of the triangle, and divide it into two. This works for all types of triangles.
