Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The longest side in a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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What does the Pythagorean Theorem state?

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a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If one side of a right triangle is 15 and the other is 20, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

25 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 15² + 20² = c²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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Which equation can be used to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

Back

c² = a² + b².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What letter is commonly used to represent the hypotenuse in the Pythagorean Theorem?

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c.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If a = 9 and b = 12, what is the length of c?

Back

15 (9² + 12² = c²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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In a right triangle, if one angle is 90 degrees, what are the other two angles?

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They must add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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

Back

It is a special right triangle where 3² + 4² = 5².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How do you determine if a triangle is a right triangle using side lengths?

Back

Check if a² + b² = c² holds true.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8