Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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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). It can be expressed as: c² = a² + b².

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In a right triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

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The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and is always the longest side of the triangle.

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

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Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c² = 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25. Therefore, c = √25 = 5 units.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

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In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides (legs) equals the square of the longest side (hypotenuse).

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If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 units and one leg is 6 units, what is the length of the other leg?

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Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c² = a² + b². Here, 10² = 6² + b², so 100 = 36 + b², thus b² = 64, and b = 8 units.

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True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem can only be used for right triangles.

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True. The Pythagorean Theorem is applicable only to right triangles.

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What is the formula to find the length of the diagonal of a rectangle?

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The length of the diagonal (d) can be found using the Pythagorean Theorem: d = √(length² + width²).

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 inches and a width of 6 inches, what is the length of the diagonal?

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Using the formula: d = √(8² + 6²) = √(64 + 36) = √100 = 10 inches.

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What is the significance of the Pythagorean Theorem in real-life applications?

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The Pythagorean Theorem is used in various real-life applications such as construction, navigation, and physics to determine distances and angles.

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In a right triangle, if one angle is 30 degrees, what is the relationship between the sides?

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In a 30-60-90 triangle, the lengths of the sides are in the ratio 1:√3:2, where the side opposite the 30-degree angle is the shortest.