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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Converse to the Pythagorean Theorem

Question 9 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra - 1205070 HCPS V24

Did Bryn come to the correct conclusion? If not explain her error.

Answer
A
No. In step 1 she did not apply the Pythagorean theorem correctly.
B
No. In step 2 she did not square each term correctly
C
No. She should have used the outcome from step 3 to conclude that the triangle is a right triangle.
D
Yes, Bryn came to the correct conclusion.