Geometry- Pythagorean Theorem-Math 1

Label each side of the right triangle.

a

b

c

Hypotenuse

Leg

Leg

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8.7.C

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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

• 25 IS the final answer

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8.7.C

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10

Find the missing side.

• 18

• 16

• 17

• 19

Find the missing side.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

A triangle has legs that are 7 inches and 24 inches long. How long is the hypotenuse?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

solve for c

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Do the sides make a right triangle?

sides 12 in, 10 in, 8 in

• no

• yes