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Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its Converse. The Pythagorean Theorem. If a triangle is a right triangle with leg lengths of a and b and a hypotenuse of c , then . c , (hypotenuse). a , (leg). b , (leg). Examples : Solve for x . Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. 16 ft.
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The Pythagorean Theorem If a triangle is a right triangle with leg lengths of a and b and a hypotenuse of c, then . c, (hypotenuse) a, (leg) b, (leg)
Examples: Solve for x. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. 16 ft m x 22 ft 12 ft 5 ft
Pythagorean Theorem Converse Given a triangle with leg lengths of a and b and a hypotenuse of c, if , then the triangle is a right triangle. Tell whether the triangle with the given side lengths is a right triangle. 15, 36, 39