a .
To find: the length of each side of the given right triangle.
a .
Answer to Problem 24E
Explanation of Solution
Concept Used:
Distance Formula: Distance between the two points
Calculation:
Use the above distance formula to find the lengths of the sides AB, BC and CA.
b.
To show: the lengths of above triangle satisfy Pythagorean Theorem.
b.
Explanation of Solution
Concept Used:
Pythagorean Theorem: For a right triangle with hypotenuse length c and length of other sides a a and b.
Calculation:
From part (a), the lengths of sides of triangle are
Consider,
That is, the sides of the triangle ABC satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem.
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