Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem
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Using Right Triangles
The diagram shows the back fences of three houses in a Use the Pythagorean theorem to classify the triangle
small neighborhood. The lengths of the fences are given formed by the three fences. Which is true about the
numbers 5, 12, and 13?
Pythagorean theorem: 02 + b2 = 2
They are a Pythagorean triple that does not form a
12 meters
right triangle
13 meters
5 meters
They are a Pythagorean triple that forms a right
triangle
They do not satisfy the Pythagorean theorem, but
they do form a right triangle
They do not satisfy the Pythagorean theorem, and
they do not form a right triangle