Pythagorean Theorem

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Pythagorean Theorem Converse

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Topics Covered: ​

​Pythagorean Theorem

​​Solving for a Leg (a or b)

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Solving for the Hypotenuse (C)​

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Step 2:​

Determine if the sides you are given form a triangle.

• c < a + b then it is a triangle

• c > a + b then it is not a triangle

Step 1:​

Pythagorean Theorem Converse

Step 2:

10 ___ 5 + 7

10 ___ 12

10 < 12

Which means the sides form a triangle ​

​Step 1:

Determine if 5,7,10 form a triangle. If they do, Determine what kind using Pythagorean Theorem Converse​

Conclusion​