Pythagorean Theorem

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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Right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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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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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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5 (using 3² + 4² = 5²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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Can the side lengths 5, 12, and 13 form a right triangle?

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Yes, because 5² + 12² = 13².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs measuring 6 and 8?

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10 (using 6² + 8² = 10²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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If the hypotenuse is 50 and one leg is 30, what is the length of the other leg?

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40 (using 30² + b² = 50²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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Does a triangle with sides 7, 24, and 25 form a right triangle?

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Yes, because 7² + 24² = 25².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the distance across a rectangular pool measuring 30 m by 40 m?

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50 m (using 30² + 40² = 50²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If a right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 and one leg of 5, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

12 (using 5² + b² = 13²).

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

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CCSS.8.G.B.8