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Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Objective: Solve problems using the Triangle Inequality Theorem and the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem.
New Vocabulary: Triangle Inequality Theorem, Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Vocabulary
Triangle Inequality Theorem: used to
determine if three side lengths form a
triangle
Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem:
used to determine if three side lengths
form a right triangle
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Converse of the Pythagorean
Theorem
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
If it is true, then the triangle is a right
triangle.
How do I know which side is a, b, and c?
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Assignment
Triangle Packet
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