Question

Jacob calculated the missing side length of one of these triangle using the Pythagorean theorem. Which triangle is it

Answer 1

Answer: D! I got it right on my test!

Answer 2

Right angle Triangle

Explanation:

• In this problem Jacob wants to identify the missing side in a triangle.
• For this Jacob used a strategy named as Pythagorean Theorem.
• To find the missing angle in a right angled triangle on can use Pythagorean Theorem to identify it.
• By using the identity,
• (ADJACENT SIDE)² + (OPPOSITE SIDE)² = (HYPOTENUSE SIDE)²
• The above identity can be used to identify the missing side in a right angled triangle alone.