FORM 2: Chapter 6 Pythagoras Theorem

6.1 The Relationship between the Sides of a Right-Angled Triangle.

Note:

Eg.1
Name the hypotenuse in each of the following right-angled triangles.
(a) (b)












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Eg.2
State the relationship between the lengths of the sides of each of the following right-angled
triangles.

(a) (b)



Eg.3
Calculate the value of x in the following right-angled triangles.
(a) (b)






Eg.4
Calculate the length of PS as shown in the diagram.
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Eg.5
The diagram shows the position of a kite flown by Elmer. He held the string of the kite 2 m from
the ground. Calculate the height of the kite from the ground.





6.2 The Converse of Pythagoras Theorem

Eg.6
By using the converse of Pythagoras Theorem, determine whether the following triangles are
right-angled triangles.

(a) (b)












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