Can someone please explain the pythagorean theorem to me, and what characteristics of similar triangles would be used to prove that theorem.

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anonymous · Answer

pythagorean theorem is ONLY applied in right angled triiagn|dw:1400375146282:dw|

anonymous · Answer

$$hyp ^{2} = side1^{2} + side2 ^{2}$$

anonymous · Answer

oh okay that makes sense, thanks. Do you know the second part of the question or explain it

anonymous · Answer

so like if ur given two sides but not the hypotenuse then use this. |dw:1400375272373:dw|

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anonymous · Answer

similar triangles have same shape but  can be  of different size

anonymous · Answer

thank you soo much, I suck at geometry and don't usually understand it. thanks again it really helped :)

anonymous · Answer

You are welcome :) here for helping ^^