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OpenStudy (elitekage):

what properties or characteristics of similar triangles could be used to prove the pythagorean theorem? GIVING MEDAL URGENT!

Directrix (directrix):

There are at least 250+ proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Do you have answer options? @EliteKage

OpenStudy (elitekage):

Its relating to similar triangles

OpenStudy (elitekage):

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Directrix (directrix):

The question remains vague. It may be this theorem: If the altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle, then the two triangles formed are similar to the original triangle and to each other. With that and the definition of similar triangles, you may get somewhere with the question. Don't forget that corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion.

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