What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?
Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

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1.
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a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.
2.
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What is the longest side of a right triangle called?
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Hypotenuse.
3.
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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean theorem apply to?
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Right triangle.
4.
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If a = 3 and b = 4, what is c in a right triangle?
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c = 5 (using a² + b² = c²).
5.
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What is the converse of the Pythagorean theorem?
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If a² + b² = c², then the triangle is a right triangle.
6.
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Can the Pythagorean theorem be used for obtuse triangles?
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No, it only applies to right triangles.
7.
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If a triangle has sides of lengths 5, 12, and 13, is it a right triangle?
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Yes, because 5² + 12² = 13².
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