Using the Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean theorem

• (application)​

By D-math Professor

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³ = c⁴

• false
• true

Multiple Choice

Side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true
• false

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Multiple Choice

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

• 6

• 6.7

• 3

• 15.7

• None of them

Multiple Choice

^{Find the missing side}

• 11

• 61

• $$\sqrt{61}$$

• $$\sqrt{11}$$

​The Pythagorean Theorem is useful in a variety of mathematical situations because it can be applied to solve many different types of problems. As we have seen, the most basic application of the theorem is finding the length of one side of a right triangle when the lengths of the other two sides are known. In this lesson, we’ll expand on other applications of the theorem.

​In closing, we see that we can use properties of the right triangle to solve real world examples. Please summarize what you've learned from this lesson.