Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

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In a right triangle, which side is the longest?

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In a right triangle, side c (the hypotenuse) is ALWAYS the longest side.

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If a triangle has sides of lengths 5, 12, and 13, is it a right triangle?

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What is the formula to find the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the formula to find a missing side in a right triangle?

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If one side of a right triangle is 15 and the hypotenuse is 21, what is the length of the other side?

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What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

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In a right triangle, the relationship between the sides is defined by the Pythagorean Theorem: the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides equals the square of the longest side.

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Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

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No, the Pythagorean Theorem cannot be used for obtuse triangles; it only applies to right triangles.

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