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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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Directrix (directrix):

For #1, this theorem is needed: Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that if the sum of the squares of the lengths of two sides of a triangle is equal to the sum of the square of the third side, then the triangle is a right triangle.

Directrix (directrix):

Square each side and determine if the square of the longest side = the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Directrix (directrix):

Right off the bat, 4, 4, 4 cannot be sides of a right triangle. The triangle is equilateral and an equilateral triangle is equiangular. @kittymeow101 If a triangle has all 3 interior angles the same measure, can one of them be a right angle?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no they can not

Directrix (directrix):

Correct. So, that option is out. Looking at the 1, 2, 3 option, note that one side of a triangle cannot be shorter than the sum of the other two. 1 + 2 = 3 and there is no triangle so that option is out.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

true

Directrix (directrix):

5.1^2 = 4.1^2 = 3.1^2 = Time to use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem. Square each of the 3 sides of the option. Does 5.1^2 = 4.1^2 + 3.1^2 ?

Directrix (directrix):

Copy and paste 5.1^2 = 4.1^2 + 3.1^2 into the "box" at wolframalpha.com and here is what happens: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=5.1%5E2+%3D+4.1%5E2+%2B+3.1%5E2

Directrix (directrix):

Click on that and see if the "Wolf" says it is true or false.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its not correct, which leaves use with option D

Directrix (directrix):

Here is the "equation" to test. Go to wolframalpha.com Paste this into the entry area: 2.5^2 = 4+1.5^2 See if that relationship is true or false.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the relationship is true which means the answer is D

Directrix (directrix):

The answer to #1 is what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the answer to #1 is D

Directrix (directrix):

I agree.

Directrix (directrix):

On the second question, it is the Pythagorean theorem again. But, as the Greeks said it. The area of the square on the hypotenuse = sum of the areas of the squares on the other two sides. It amounts to this: F = D + E

Directrix (directrix):

Reading through the options you have to see which ones are equivalent to: F = D + E.

Directrix (directrix):

Think of the first option as: F - E = D Is that the same as F = D + E

OpenStudy (anonymous):

option D is equivalent to F=D+E

Directrix (directrix):

Yes. What about option A? F - E = D Is that the same as F = D + E

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

Directrix (directrix):

F - E = D Add E to both sides: F = D + E

Directrix (directrix):

A and D are both correct options.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok ty

Directrix (directrix):

You are welcome.

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