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Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

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Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
8.G.B.7, 8.G.B.8, HSG.CO.C.10

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The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find the unknown side measure in a right triangle. You may remember the Pythagorean Theorem from Geometry.

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The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is below. Does this formula seem familiar to you?

 a2+b2=c2a^2+b^2=c^2  

Yes!

A little bit

Not at all!

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Parts of a Right Triangle

  • Hypotenuse - Side across from (opposite) the right angle

  • Legs - The other 2 sides

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In this triangle, the side labeled 65 is the hypotenuse because it is opposite the right angle. 

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Multiple Choice

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Which side is the hypotenuse in this right triangle?

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5

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12

3

13

6

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The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find the unknown side measure in a right triangle. You may remember the Pythagorean Theorem from Geometry.

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