Pythagorean Theorem Basics

35 is the longest side of the triangle and it is called the hypotenuse

• True

• False

• a

• b

• c

• You can pick whichever variable you want

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

• a

• b

• c

• You can pick whichever ones you want

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

On your own paper, write an equation using the Pythagorean Theorem and solve for x.

• x = 6724

• x = 77.9

• x = 82

• x = 98

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Where is the hypotenuse located in a right triangle?

• Always the top side

• Always the bottom side

• Always the side opposite the right angle

• Always the side that looks diagonal

Find the missing side length.

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the missing side length.

• 36

• 76.8

• 12

• 40

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7