Question

Prove the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles. The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem states that when the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs of the triangle equals the squared length of the hypotenuse, the triangle is a right triangle. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures.

Answer 1

@Vocaloid

Answer 2

ah, I'm pretty bad at geometric proofs, sorry

@Nnesha @freckles

Answer 3

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Answer 4

i dont know this one sorry

Answer 5

I could give you the general way of doing it, but here is a nice picture

http://www.qc.edu.hk/math/Junior%20Secondary/Converse%20of%20Py%20th.htm

Feel free to tag me if any steps confuse you.