Lesson 1: Pythagorean Theorem - Determining if a Triangle Has a Right Angle Practice

   Practice Makes Perfect

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Complete the following question:


  1. Is the triangle shown a right triangle?



    Hint:
    Step 1: Label the sides of the triangle.

    Step 2: Calculate the square of the longest side.

    Step 3: Calculate the sum of the squares of the other 2 sides.


  2. Is the triangle shown a right triangle?



Check your answers in the detailed solutions found here. Practice is important before you attempt the Chapter 3, Lesson 1 Assignment.



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