Perpendicular from Right Angle to Hypotenuse Divides the Triangle into Two Similar Triangles
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Question
Find whether the given sides of the △ form a rt∠d△ or not. 9 cm, 12 cm and 15 cm. If the above answer is true then mention answer as 1, else mention 0 if false .
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Solution
A △ is rt∠d△ if the square of the largest side is equal to the sum of squares of the smaller sides.
Here, Square of largest side = 152=225
Also, Sum of square of smaller sides = 92+(12)2=81+144=225
Here, Square of largest side = Sum of square of smaller sides