Pathagorean triples

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What is a Pythagorean Triple?

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A set of three positive integers a, b, and c that satisfy the equation a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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A mathematical formula that states 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): a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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Does the set of numbers 10, 24, 26 represent a Pythagorean Triple?

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Yes.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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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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Which set of three numbers can form a right triangle: 36, 77, 85 or 36, 72, 80 or 39, 80, 89 or 39, 45, 75?

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36, 77, 85.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If a right triangle has legs of length 9 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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15.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the value of c if a = 5 and b = 12 in a right triangle?

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13.

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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

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If one leg of a right triangle is 8 and the hypotenuse is 10, what is the length of the other leg?

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6.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is an example of a Pythagorean Triple?

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3, 4, 5.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8