what is converse of Pythagoras Theorem
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In a triangle , if sum of the squares two sides is equal to the square of the third side. then the opposite angle of the third side is right angle.
This is the converse of Pythagoras theorem.
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This is the converse of Pythagoras theorem.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Statement:
In a Triangle the square of longer side is equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is a right angled triangle.
Given -
A Triangle ABC such that
BC² = AB² + AC²
To Prove -
Angle A = 90°
Construction -
Draw a ∆DEF such that AB = DE and AC = DF and Angle D = 90°
Proof -
In ∆ABC,
BC² = AB² + AC² - Given
In ∆ DEF
EF² = DE² + DF²
Therefore,
EF² = AB² + AC²
(Since AB = DE, AC = DF)
Therefore,
BC² = EF² ie - BC = EF
Now, In ∆ABC and ∆DEF
AB = DE - By Construction
AC = DF - By Construction
BC = EF
Therefore
∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF by SSS test.
Thus,
Angle A = Angle D - CPCT
But, Angle D = 90° ( As per construction)
Therefore
Angle A = 90°
Hence Proved!
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