Question

watch the section lecture video and answer the question listed below. note: the counter in the lower right corner of the screen displays the example number. at the beginning of example 6, what are we reminded about regarding the pythagorean theorem? choose the correct answer below. a. the pythagorean theorem only applies to right triangles. b. the pythagorean theorem only applies to obtuse triangles. c. the pythagorean theorem only applies to acute triangles.

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides ($a^2 + b^2 = c^2$). By definition, this theorem only applies to right - angled triangles. Obtuse triangles have one angle greater than 90 degrees and acute triangles have all angles less than 90 degrees, and the Pythagorean theorem does not apply to them. So option A is correct.

Answer:

A. The Pythagorean theorem only applies to right triangles.