10-1 Radicals and the Pythagorean Theorem Flashcards
1
Q
radical
A
the name of a square root
2
Q
perfect square
A
a number that squares into a whole number
3
Q
The Pythagorean Theorem
A
If Triangle ABC is a right triangle, then c squared equals a squared plus b squared.
4
Q
The Pythagorean Converse
A
if (Longest side) squared equals (one side) squared plus (another side) squared, then Triangle ABC is a right triangle.
5
Q
Acute triangle Corollary
A
If the square of the longest side of a triangle is less than the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is an acute triangle
6
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Obtuse Triangle Corollary
A
If the square of the longest side of a triangle is greater than the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is an obtuse triangle.
