Pythagorean Review

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How do you determine if a triangle is a right triangle?

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A triangle is a right triangle if it satisfies the Pythagorean Theorem: the square of the length of the longest side (hypotenuse) equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the formula to find the length of the hypotenuse?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If one side of a right triangle is 3 and the other is 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What does it mean for a set of numbers to represent a right triangle?

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A set of three numbers represents a right triangle if they satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem: the square of the largest number equals the sum of the squares of the other two numbers.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the distance formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem?

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 5-12-13 triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the significance of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle, and is crucial for applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How can you verify if a triangle with sides 20, 25, and 15 is a right triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the first step in solving a problem using the Pythagorean Theorem?

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Identify the lengths of the two legs (a and b) and the hypotenuse (c) of the right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8