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Key Terms

Definition of Pythagorean Theorem

Before we use Pythagorean Theorem we need to prove it to make sure we understand why it works so:

Pythagorean Triple

Practice with Pythagorean Theorem

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Converse of Pythagorean Theorem

Practice with Converse

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