AnswersELPGEQ1 MJ Grade 8 Pre-Algebra - 1205070 HCPS V24Converse to the Pythagorean TheoremQuestion 4
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Converse to the Pythagorean Theorem
Question 4 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra - 1205070 HCPS V24
The areas of the squares created by the side lengths of the triangle are shown. Which best explains whether this triangle is a right triangle?[Not drawn to scale]
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Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is a right triangle because .
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Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because .
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Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because .
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Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because .