Chapter 7.1 Pythagorean Theorem 2023-2024

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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How do you find the length of the missing side in a right triangle?

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To find the length of a missing side in a right triangle, use the Pythagorean Theorem. If you know the lengths of two sides, rearrange the formula to solve for the missing side.

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

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What is the distance formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem?

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In a right triangle, if one leg is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm, what is the length of the other leg?

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle?

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 45-45-90 triangle?

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If a boat sails 6 miles north and 8 miles east, how far is it from its original location?

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a right triangle?

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.