Pythagorean Theorem

Identify the hypotenuse side of the following right triangle.

The Pythagorean Theorem is ​ (a)   (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ ​ (e)  

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8.7.C

A student is trying to find the missing side length of the triangle. Their work is shown in the picture but they make a mistake. In which line did the mistake happen.

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TEKS.MATH.8.7C

Find the value of missing side.

• 1

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TEKS.MATH.8.7C

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

Match the following to the correct value of the missing side length.

• 
• 
• 10

• 
• 61

• 
• 17

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TEKS.MATH.8.7C

A rectangular pool at Andy's gym measures 25 m by 50 m. How far would Andy swim if he swims across the pool diagonally?

• 5 m

• 8.7 m

• 43.3 m

• 55.9 m

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

Which choice represents the legs?

• a and b

• a

• b

• c

What is the final step in solving this work for c?
a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²

• Divide both sides by 2
• Take the square root of both sides

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

Which equation will help you find the missing side?

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D