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In which type of triangles, the Pythagorean theorem can be applied?

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Obtuse triangle
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Right triangle
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Acute triangle
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Equilateral triangle
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Solution

The correct option is B Right triangle
The Pythagorean theorem states that if a triangle is 90, then the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
(Hypotenuse)2=(Base)2+(Altitude)2

ΔABC, we have BC2=AB2+AC2​​, where ​​​​AB is the base, AC is the altitude or the height, and BC is the hypotenuse.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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