Pythagorean Theorem - basics

Pythagorean Theorem - basics

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.G.B.8, 8.G.B.7, 4.G.A.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

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: c² = a² + b².

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c² = 3² + 4²; c² = 9 + 16; c² = 25; c = 5.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which set of sides can form a right triangle? 5, 12, 13 or 8, 10, 12?

Back

5, 12, 13 can form a right triangle because 5² + 12² = 13² (25 + 144 = 169).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The formula is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem: c² = a² + b², where c is the hypotenuse and a and b are the other two sides.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

Back

Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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