Applying the Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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If one side of a right triangle is 6 feet and the hypotenuse is 10 feet, how do you find the length of the other side?

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What is the length of the diagonal of a rectangle with sides 6 feet and 8 feet?

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What does 'hypotenuse' mean 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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How do you calculate the missing side of a right triangle if you know the lengths of the other two sides?

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

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If a ladder is leaning against a wall and forms a right triangle with the ground, how do you find the distance from the base of the ladder to the wall?

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 3-4-5 triangle?

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How can you verify if a triangle is a right triangle using side lengths?

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What is the distance formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem?

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