8.7C - Pythagorean Thm. Find the missing side

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). This can be expressed as: a² + b² = c².
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CCSS.8.G.B.8
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'a' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
In the Pythagorean Theorem, 'a' represents the length of one of the two legs of a right triangle.
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CCSS.8.G.B.8
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'b' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
In the Pythagorean Theorem, 'b' represents the length of the other leg of a right triangle.
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CCSS.8.G.B.8
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'c' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
In the Pythagorean Theorem, 'c' represents the length of the hypotenuse, which is the side opposite the right angle in a right triangle.
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CCSS.8.G.B.8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the length of the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
To find the length of the hypotenuse (c), you can rearrange the Pythagorean Theorem formula: c = √(a² + b²).
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CCSS.8.G.B.8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the length of a leg in a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
To find the length of a leg (a or b), you can rearrange the Pythagorean Theorem formula: a = √(c² - b²) or b = √(c² - a²).
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CCSS.8.G.B.7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?
Back
In a right triangle, the length of the hypotenuse is always greater than the lengths of either leg.
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