Prove the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles. The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs of the triangle equals the squared length of the hypotenuse. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures. This figure does not need to be submitted.

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Prove the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles. The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs of the triangle equals the squared length of the hypotenuse. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures. This figure does not need to be submitted.

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@ganeshie8  @Directrix

anonymous · Answer

any help would be appreciated I really don't understand how to solve!

catlover5925 · Answer

what do you need to know like do you need somthing like|dw:1418922418859:dw| then you need to find the hypotnuse??

anonymous · Answer

I don't know, im very confused!

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8 please help!

anonymous · Answer

Have you tried using the formula?