7.1.2 The Pythagorean Theorem

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

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If a right triangle has side lengths 6, 6.7, and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side, which is 6.7.

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How do you find the length of one side of a right triangle if you know the lengths of the other two sides?

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In a right triangle, if a = 8 and c = 17, what is the correct setup to find the value of b?

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What is the distance from the base of a house if a 15' ladder reaches the top of a 12' wall?

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An airplane flies 56 miles due north and then 33 miles due east. How do you find the distance from its starting point?

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle with sides 9 and 12?

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If one side of a right triangle is 5 and the hypotenuse is 13, how do you find the other side?

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

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