Converse of Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem?

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If a triangle has sides of lengths a, b, and c, and a² + b² = c², then the triangle is a right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How can you determine if a triangle is acute using side lengths?

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If a² + b² > c², where c is the longest side, the triangle is acute.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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How can you determine if a triangle is obtuse using side lengths?

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If a² + b² < c², where c is the longest side, the triangle is obtuse.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the condition for a triangle to be classified as a right triangle?

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A triangle is a right triangle if a² + b² = c², where c is the longest side.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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Given the sides 4, 5, and 6, classify the triangle.

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The triangle is acute.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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Given the sides 8, 4, and 10, classify the triangle.

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The triangle is obtuse.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?

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Yes, they form a right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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Given the lengths 8, 15, and 17, classify the triangle.

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The triangle is a right triangle.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Given the lengths 6, 9, and 12, classify the triangle.

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The triangle is obtuse.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the longest side in a triangle?

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The longest side is the side opposite the largest angle.