The Pythagorean theorem can be used for any type of triangle. True False

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Weegy: The Pythagorean Theorem is one of the oldest, most well-known, and widely used mathematical relationship in history. [ It is a relationship between the three sides of a right angled triangle. The theorem states that a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where a and b are the two shorter sides, and c is the hypotenuse - the longest side, the one opposite the right angle. ]
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The Pythagorean theorem can be used for any type of triangle. This is false. It can only be used for a right triangle.

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