PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

a = 2.1, b = 7.2,

c = 7.5

Is this a right triangle?

• yes

• no

• FUN FACT: Computer and information systems managers use the Pythagorean theorem.

Find the measure of h.

• 13
• 20
• 9.7
• 10

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A
• Leg B
• Hypotenuse
• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Given the 3 lengths of a triangle are 5 in, 3 in and 4 in. Will this make a right triangle?

• yes

• no

• FUN FACT: Construction managers use the Pythagorean theorem.

What is the distance between the two points?

• $2\sqrt{10}$

• $\sqrt{40}$

• $4\sqrt{10}$

• $10\sqrt{2}$
  

• FUN FACT: you can use the Pythagorean theorem or the distance formula to find the length of a segment.

Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

• FUN FACT: Engineers use the Pythagorean theorem.

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 17 cm
• 22 cm
• 15 cm
• 13 cm

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• 48
• 108
• 83.6
• 72

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.11

What is the formula for Pythagorean theorem?

• a²⁺b²=c²
• a+b=c
• a-b=c
• c-a=c

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

• $17\sqrt{5}$ in.
  

• $5\sqrt{17}$ in.
  

• $\sqrt{85}$ in.

• 9 in.

• FUN FACT: The Pythagorean Theorem is used in construction to make sure buildings are square.