Question

Use special right triangles to solve for the exact value of x. 4 9 16

Answer 1

Answer: A basic theorem for finding the third length of a right angle triangle is the Pythagoras Theorem.

In a right angle triangle, the slant and usually longest side is called the Hypotenuse while the other two sides are Opposite and Adjacent.

The Pythagoras Theorem States:

$hypotenuse^{2} = opposite ^{2} + adjacent ^{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

If for example, we are given the other two sides as 3 and 4 respectively,

Using

$Hyp^2=Opp^2+Adj^2$

$Hyp^2 =3^2+4^2=25$

Hypotenuse = $\sqrt{25}$=5

These set of numbers (3,4,5) in this  that satisfies the theorem are called Pythagorean Triples