Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem Review

section 12-2, 12-3, &12-4

The Pythagorean Theorem can be thought of using 'small area + medium area= large area' or as an equation.

Here are three examples of right triangles:

Poll

Do you prefer to solve for missing side lengths by drawing area squares or by using the equation?

• Drawing area squares

• With the equation

• Either way works for me

PRACTICE TIME!!!

Multiple Choice

How tall would the ladder in the picture need to be to reach the house?

• 36 feet

• 29 feet

• 39 feet

• 43 feet

Multiple Choice

Using the triangle pictured here: what would the length of side c equal?

• 23.2

• 24.19

• 25.29

• 25

Multiple Choice

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are 3, 2.5 and 3.5. Is this triangle a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

Which of the triangles below are considered right triangles? (Select one or more from the options below).

• Triangle 1: 10, 24 and 26

• Triangle 2: 8, 6, and 14

• Triangle 3: 6, 8 and 10