Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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The longest side of a right triangle is called the...

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hypotenuse

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When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

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To find the missing side of a right triangle.

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Find the missing side length if one leg is 5 and the other leg is 12.

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13 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 5² + 12² = c²)

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What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

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

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If the hypotenuse is 10 and one leg is 6, what is the length of the other leg?

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8 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 6² + b² = 10²)

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What do you call the two shorter sides of a right triangle?

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legs

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How much is 4²?

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16

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If a right triangle has legs of length 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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5 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 5²)

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What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle according to the Pythagorean Theorem?

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

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If the hypotenuse is 15 and one leg is 9, what is the length of the other leg?

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12 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 9² + b² = 15²)