Math Problem Statement

Determine if a triangle is a right triangle given the lengths of its three sides, and calculate missing side lengths in a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.

Solution

The uploaded document focuses on using the Pythagorean theorem to determine the nature of triangles and to calculate lengths in a right triangle.

Here is a summary:

Key Concepts:

  1. Property 1: Determining if a Triangle is a Right Triangle

    • A triangle is right if the square of the longest side equals the sum of the squares of the two other sides.
    • c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2 (Pythagorean Theorem).
    • Example calculations confirm whether a triangle is right-angled.
  2. Rappel de Calcul (Calculation Reminder):

    • To find the square of a number, calculate x×xx \times x.
    • To find a square root, use the x\sqrt{x} function.
  3. Property 2: Calculating a Side Length

    • In a right triangle, to find a missing side length:
      • Hypotenuse: c=a2+b2c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}
      • Leg: a=c2b2a = \sqrt{c^2 - b^2}

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Here are 5 further exploration questions for better understanding:

  1. Can you verify the nature of other triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem?
  2. How do you find the hypotenuse in different triangles?
  3. What happens if c2<a2+b2c^2 < a^2 + b^2? Is it still a right triangle?
  4. Can you generalize these methods to 3D geometry?
  5. How do we apply these calculations in real-world problems?

Tip: Always re-check which side is the longest before applying the Pythagorean Theorem!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem
Square Roots

Formulas

c^2 = a^2 + b^2
a^2 = c^2 - b^2
b^2 = c^2 - a^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-9