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Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 14E: Determine the type of triangle represented if the lengths of its sides are: a a=1.5, b= 2 and c =...

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Pythagoras' Theorem is a rule that will work in any triangle that has .
a) three sides
O b) a right angle
) c) two sides of the same length
O d) all three sides the same length
e) one side longer than the other two

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