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QuizMultiple Choice
Converse to the Pythagorean Theorem
Question 3 • *Integrated Math II Full
Chelsea is making a kite in the shape of a triangle. To determine if the triangle is a right triangle, Chelsea completed the following steps.Step 1:Find the side lengths of the triangle: 30 inches, 24 inches, 18 inches. Step 2: Substitute the values into the Pythagorean theorem: .Step 3:Combine like terms: .Step 4: Evaluate each side: .Chelsea says the triangle is not a right triangle. Which best describes the accuracy of her explanation?
Answer
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The triangle is actually a right triangle. In step 2, Chelsea incorrectly substituted the values into the Pythagorean theorem.B
The triangle is not a right triangle, but in step 2 Chelsea incorrectly substituted the values into the Pythagorean theorem.C
The triangle is actually a right triangle. In step 3, Chelsea incorrectly rewrote the expression on the left side of the equation.D
The triangle is not a right triangle, but in step 3, Chelsea incorrectly rewrote the expression on the left side of the equation.