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Right Triangles and Trigonometry

7.1

Apply the Pythagorean Theorem

7.1

Theorem
Theorem 7.1 -

Pythagorean Theorem

In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal

to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs..

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Hypotenuse

Leg

Leg

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Hypotenuse
c

Leg
b

Leg
a

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sl

w
s

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(bh)
2( (bh))
bh
4( (bh))
2bh

A=s
F - First
O - Outer
I - Inner
L - Last

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a
b

a
b

a
b

a
a

(a + b) = a + ab + ab + b
2

b
2

= a + 2ab + b

b
2ab + c 2

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=
2

2ab + c

a + 2ab + b

- 2ab
0
2

- 2ab
0

a +b =c

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A
c
6
B

8
2

a +b =c
2
2
2
6 +8 =c
2
36 + 64 = c
2
100 = c

100 = c 2
10 = c

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A
c
3
B

7
2

a +b =c
2
2
2
3 +7 =c
2
9 + 49 = c
2
58 = c

58 = c2
58 = c

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A
c
8

11
185 = c

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9
97 = c

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5
29 = c

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A
c
1

9
82 = c

Find the area of an Isosceles Triangle

Find the value of h by using
the Pythagorean Theorem
2

a +b =c
2
2
2
5 + h = 13
2
25 + h = 169
2
h = 144
2
h = 144
h = 12

13m

13m
h

Step 1.

5m

5m

Find the area of an Isosceles Triangle

Find the area by using the
area formula of a triangle.
A = bh

13m

13m
h

A = (10)(12)
A = (120)
A = 60 m 2

Step 2.

5m

5m

Find the area of an Isosceles Triangle

Find the value of h by using
the Pythagorean Theorem
2

a +b =c
2
2
2
10 + h = 26
2
100 + h = 676
2
h = 576
2
h = 576
h = 24

26m

26m
h

Step 1.

20m

Find the area of an Isosceles Triangle

Find the area by using the
area formula of a triangle.
A = bh
A = (20)(24)

26m

26m
h

A = (480)
A = 240 m2

Step 2.

20m

Vocabulary
Pythagorean Triple A set of three positive integers a, b, and c that satisfy the equation
2

a +b =c

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7.2

Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

Clear your desk. Pen or pencil and

paper only
Write the Pythagorean Theorem
Proof.

7.2

Theorem
Theorem 7.2 Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
If the square of the length of the longest side of a triangle
is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other
two sides, then the triangle is a right triangle.
If

c = a + b , then ABC is a right triangle

Verify if the given triangle is a right triangle with

the given lengths.
9, 15, 334
Step 1.

Use the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

2

c =a +b
Step 2.

Substitute the values given

2

(334) = 9 + 15

9(34) = 81 + 225
306 = 306
Yes it is a right triangle

Verify if the given triangle is a right triangle with

the given lengths.
14, 22, 26
Step 1.

Use the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

2

c =a +b
Step 2.

Substitute the values given

2

26 = 14 + 22

676 = 196 + 484

676 = 680
No it is not a right triangle

Verify if the given triangle is a right triangle with

the given lengths.
4, 43, 8

10, 11, 14

Yes it is a right triangle

No it is not a right triangle

5, 6, 61

Yes it is a right triangle

7.2

Theorem
Theorem 7.3 If the square of the length of the longest side of a triangle
is less than the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other
two sides, then the triangle is a acute triangle.
If

c < a + b , then ABC is a acute triangle

7.2

Theorem
Theorem 7.4 If the square of the length of the longest side of a triangle
is greater than the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other
two sides, then the triangle is a obtuse triangle.
If

c > a + b , then ABC is a obtuse triangle

Classifying Triangles with the given lengths.

4.3, 5.2, 6.1
Step 1.

Use the Triangle Inequality Theorem to verify

the lengths can create a triangle.

4.3 + 5.2 = 9.5

9.5 > 6.1

4.3 + 6.1 = 10.4

5.2 + 6.1 = 11.3

10.4 > 5.2

11.3 > 4.3

yes the lengths can create a triangle.

Classifying Triangles with the given lengths.

4.3, 5.2, 6.1
Step 2.

Use the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

and substitute the values.

a +b
2

6.1
4.3 + 5.2
37.21 18.49 + 27.04
37.21 < 45.53
Step 3.

Check your list.

The triangle is an acute triangle.

Classifying Triangles with the given lengths.

11, 6, 7
Step 1.

11 + 6 = 17
17 > 7

Use the Triangle Inequality Theorem to verify

the lengths can create a triangle.
11 + 7 = 18

6 + 7 = 13

18 > 6

13 > 11

yes the lengths can create a triangle.

Classifying Triangles with the given lengths.

11, 6, 7
Step 2.

Use the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

and substitute the values.

2
2

11
121

a +b
2

6 +7
36 + 49

121 > 85
Step 3.

Check your list.

The triangle is an obtuse triangle.

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