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 does the term 'hypotenuse' refer to 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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In a right triangle, if side a = 3 and side b = 4, what is the length of side c?

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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 always greater than the square of either of the other two sides.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If a triangle has sides of lengths 5, 12, and 13, is it a right triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the formula to find the length of one side of a right triangle if the other two sides are known?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the opposite of squaring a number?

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The opposite of squaring a number is taking the square root.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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In a right triangle, if side a = 6 and side c = 10, what is the correct setup to find the value of b?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the significance of the Pythagorean Theorem in real life?

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The Pythagorean Theorem is used in various fields such as architecture, construction, and navigation to determine distances and angles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for non-right triangles?

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No, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8