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The Similar Triangle Method 12. To prove that the Pythagorean Theorem works using similar triangles look at triangle ABC below. Drawing an altitude from vertex C to side c creates two new triangles, BCD and ACD (see diagram). a. Here are the three triangles shown separately. These triangles are similar. How do you know? HINT: Compare the angle measures.

          The Similar Triangle Method
12. To prove that the Pythagorean Theorem works using similar triangles look at triangle ABC below.
Drawing an altitude from vertex C to side c creates two new triangles, BCD and ACD (see diagram).
a. Here are the three triangles shown separately.
These triangles are similar. How do you know? HINT: Compare the angle measures.

The Similar Triangle Method
12. To prove that the Pythagorean Theorem works using similar triangles look at triangle ABC below.
Drawing an altitude from vertex C to side c creates two new triangles, BCD and ACD (see diagram).
a. Here are the three triangles shown separately.
These triangles are similar. How do you know? HINT: Compare the angle measures.

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Geometry A Common Core Curriculum

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The Similar Triangle Method 12. To prove that the Pythagorean Theorem works using similar triangles look at triangle ABC below: Drawing an altitude from vertex C to side c creates two new triangles, BCD and ACD (see diagram): a. Here are the three triangles shown separately: These triangles are similar. How do you know? HINT: Compare the angle measures