Pythagorean intro

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• dividing by 2

• multiply by 2

• triangling

• finding the square root

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Side a nd Side b are adjacent (or touch) the right angle.

• true
• false

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³ = c⁴

• false
• true

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the correct way to apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve for c?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the longest side of a right triangle?

• Legs

• Hypotenuse

• a or b

• right angle

A triangle has side lengths of 10, 8 and 6. Which side is the hypotenuse?

• 8

• 10

• 6

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In a right triangle __________is ALWAYS across from the right angle.

• a leg

• the hypotenuse

What does the ladder represent in the diagram??

• a leg 

• the hypotenuse 

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What does the height along the building represent in the diagram??

• a leg 

• the hypotenuse 

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CCSS.8.G.B.8