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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If a triangle has side lengths a, b, and c, and if a^2 + b^2 = c^2, then the converse of the Pythagorean theorem says that the triangle is_____? A. Equiangular B. Right C. Scalene D. Equilateral

OpenStudy (yttrium):

Right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Could you explain please?

OpenStudy (yttrium):

Do you know what converse means?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's like when you switch the if with the then right?

OpenStudy (yttrium):

Yes. Well, it is because pythagorean theorem is just applicable to all right triangles.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohh mmkay. Thank you very muchhhh

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