Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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If one leg of a right triangle is 4 and the other leg is 10, what is the hypotenuse?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the formula to find the missing side of a right triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is a leg in a right triangle?

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A leg is one of the two shorter sides of a right triangle that form the right angle.

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If the hypotenuse is 17 and one leg is 8, what is the other leg?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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

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In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

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No, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the value of c if a = 6 and b = 8?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7