State whether the
Answer to Problem 40STP
Building does not form a right angle triangle as they does not satisfy Pythagoras theorem.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculations:
Here, we have to satisfy the Pythagoras theorem in above given triangle formed by three buildings.
Pythagoras theorem is applied to find sides and hypotenuse of right angle triangle.
As per Pythagoras theorem, hypotenuse square is equal to sum of square of remaining two sides.
Applying Pythagoras theorem in figure given,
Above findings does not fulfil Pythagoras theorem. Therefore, we can say that triangle formed by buildings is not right angle triangle.
Conclusion:
Therefore, we are able to calculate measure of right angle triangle using Pythagoras theorem.
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