What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

What is the Pythagorean theorem used for?

To determine the length of a side in a right triangle.

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

No, it only applies to right triangles.

What is the converse of the Pythagorean theorem?

If $$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$$ , then the triangle is a right triangle.

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

It is used in construction, navigation, and various fields of science and engineering.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the name of side 'c' in a right triangle?

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hypotenuse

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?

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$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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If given three sides of a triangle, we know it's a right triangle if...

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$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What has this unit been about?

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Pythagorean theorem

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the length of the hypotenuse if the legs are 5 and 12?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the length of the missing side if one leg is 9 and the hypotenuse is 15?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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In a right triangle, what do we call the two shorter sides?

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legs

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If a triangle has sides of lengths 8, 15, and 17, is it a right triangle?

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Yes, because $8^2 + 15^2 = 17^2$ .

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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