Finding the Sides of the Right Triangle

Find the missing side of the triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the values of a and b.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Find the values of m and n.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Find the value of x.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Find the values of x and y.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Hint: Draw a diagram (it's a right triangle) and use SohCahToa and round to the nearest foot.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

• All triangles

• Right triangles only

• Some right triangles and some isosceles triangles 

• Right triangles and circles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The legs form what type of angle?

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Reflex

• Right

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

The Pythagorean theorem states that:

• The two smaller sides of a right triangle sum to equal the longest side.

• The squares of the two smaller sides of a right triangle sum to equal the square of the longest side.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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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CCSS.8.G.B.8