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4) The Pythagorean Theorem is only true for what type of triangle?

PREALGEBRA

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Chapter9: Math Models And Geometry

Section9.3: Use Properties Of Angles, Triangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 128E: Explain how the figure below illustrates the Pythagorean Theorem for a triangle with legs of length...

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