Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). It can be expressed as: a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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

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5 (Using the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25; √25 = 5).

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the formula to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

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Use the Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If the hypotenuse is 10 and one side is 6, how do you find the missing side?

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Use the formula: b² = c² - a²; b² = 10² - 6²; b² = 100 - 36; b² = 64; b = 8.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What does it mean if a triangle does not satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem?

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If a triangle does not satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem, it is not a right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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In a 30-60-90 triangle, the lengths of the sides are in the ratio 1:√3:2.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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

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In a 45-45-90 triangle, the lengths of the legs are equal, and the hypotenuse is √2 times the length of a leg.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How can the Pythagorean Theorem be applied in real life?

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It can be used to determine distances, such as finding the shortest path between two points.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8