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Pythagorean Theorem Applications

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What is the position of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

Opposite to the right angle (correct)

Adjacent to the right angle

Always the shortest side

Opposite to the longest leg

Which of the following statements is a direct application of Pythagoras' Theorem?

The interior angles of a triangle always sum to 180 degrees.

A triangle with all sides equal is equilateral.

The area of a triangle is half the base times the height.

The sum of the areas of all squares on the legs equals the area of the square on the hypotenuse. (correct)

What motivated Pythagoras to develop his famous theorem?

To prove the Ptolemaic theorem

To solve quadratic equations

To categorize different types of polygons

To understand the properties of right-angled triangles (correct)

In which of the following situations would Pythagoras' Theorem NOT apply?

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Which generalization can be deduced about the area of squares on the sides of a right triangle?

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Pythagoras' Theorem

The longest side of a right-angled triangle is the hypotenuse, opposite the right angle.
The sides that form the right angle are called legs.
The Pythagorean theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Pythagorean Theorem Applications

The Pythagorean theorem can be used to find the length of any side of a right triangle if the lengths of the other two sides are known.
It can be applied in real life to solve problems in construction, navigation, and engineering.

Pythagoras

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 6th century BC.
He is credited with discovering the theorem that bears his name.

3D Shapes

The Pythagorean theorem can also be applied to three-dimensional shapes.
It can be used to find the length of the diagonal of a rectangular prism or cube.

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Explore the Pythagorean theorem and its applications in right triangles and three-dimensional shapes. Learn how this fundamental principle in mathematics can aid in real-life scenarios such as construction and navigation. Discover the legacy of Pythagoras and the significance of his findings.