Pythagorean Review

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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How can you determine if three side lengths can form a right triangle?

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What are the side lengths of a right triangle called?

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The side lengths of a right triangle are called the legs (the two shorter sides) and the hypotenuse (the longest side opposite the right angle).

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If the lengths of the sides are 5, 12, and 13, do they form a right triangle?

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What is the length of the hypotenuse if the legs are 8 and 6?

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What is the distance formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem?

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Can the lengths 61, 60, and 11 form a right triangle?

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has at least two sides of equal length.

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If a cell phone tower is 64 feet tall and the wire is 90 feet long, how far is the base of the tower from the point where the wire touches the ground?

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