Math Practice 101
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Grade 8 HMH Go Math - Answer Keys
Chapter 12:The Pythagorean Theorem; Lesson 2: Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem


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12.2 Independent Practice

Tell whether each triangle with the given side lengths is a right triangle.

  • Question 15 (request help)

    The emblem on a college banner consists of the face of a tiger inside a triangle. The lengths of the sides of the triangle are 13 cm, 14 cm, and 15 cm. Is the triangle a right triangle? Explain.
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  • Question 16 (request help)

    Kerry has a large triangular piece of fabric that she wants to attach to the ceiling in her bedroom. The sides of the piece of fabric measure 4.8 ft, 6.4 ft, and 8 ft. Is the fabric in the shape of a right triangle? Explain.
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  • Question 17 (request help)

    A mosaic consists of triangular tiles. The smallest tiles have side lengths 6 cm, 10 cm, and 12 cm. Are these tiles in the shape of right triangles? Explain.
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  • Question 18 (request help)

    History In ancient Egypt, surveyors made right angles by stretching a rope with evenly spaced knots as shown. Explain why the rope forms a right angle.
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