Use the Pythagorean Theorem to prove that the three sides of the triangle are the three sides of a right triangle. Show all of your work.

2, 4, 2 and 3 squared

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28 June, 23:00

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to prove that the three sides of the triangle are the three sides of a right triangle. Show all of your work.

2, 4, 2 and 3 squared

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Karly Grimes · Answer 1

Pythagorean's Theorem states that for a right triangle you're going to have two sides length that equal the hypotenuse.

The formula given is a^2 + b^2 = c^2

where a and b are the side lengths and c being the hypotenuse.

2^2 + 2^2 = 8

4^2 + 2^2 = 20

3^2 + 4^2 = 25

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to prove that the three sides of the triangle are the three sides of a right triangle. Show all of your work.2, 4, 2 and 3 squared

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to prove that the three sides of the triangle are the three sides of a right triangle. Show all of your work.

2, 4, 2 and 3 squared