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Pearson Geometry Common Core, 2011

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1. The Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse

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Exercise 16 Page 496

Use the Pythagorean Theorem.

2sqrt(5)

Practice makes perfect

To find the missing side of the triangle, we will use the Pythagorean Theorem. a^2+b^2=c^2

In the formula, a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse of a right triangle. We are given a triangle with a=x, b=4, and c=6.

Let's substitute these values into the formula and solve for x.

a^2+b^2=c^2

SubstituteValues

Substitute values

x^2+ 4^2= 6^2

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Solve for x

Calculate power

x^2+16=36

LHS-16=RHS-16

x^2=20

sqrt(LHS)=sqrt(RHS)

x=sqrt(20)

SplitIntoFactors

Split into factors

x=sqrt(4* 5)

sqrt(a* b)=sqrt(a)*sqrt(b)

x=sqrt(4)* sqrt(5)

Calculate root

x=2sqrt(5)

Since a negative side length does not make sense, we only need to consider positive solutions.

Subchapter links

Lesson Check p.495

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.495-498

Standardized Test Prep p.498

Mixed Review p.498