Pythagorean Theorem Triangle

Why do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

• To find the missing side of a right triangle

• To find the area of a triangle

• To find the volume of a cone

• To find the circumference of a circle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the formula used for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a₂ + b₂ = c₂

• a x b = c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the length of the missing side of the triangle pictured:

• 13

• 17

• 7

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the hypotenuse (c)?

• the two sides that make up the right angle

• the longest side, across from the right angle

• the shortest side

• the straight side of the triangle

If a triangle has sides that measure 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm - is it a RIGHT triangle?

• Yes, right triangle

• No, not a right triangle

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the length of the missing side of the triangle pictured:

• 12.12

• 21.2

• 7.3

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the length of the missing side of the triangle pictured:

• 23

• 17

• 7

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

If a boat sailed six miles north and eight miles east, how far away is it from its original location?  (find d)

• 100 miles

• 14 miles

• 10 miles

• 2 miles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If the ramp is 21 feet long, and ends 19 feet away from the building, how high (h) is the ramp?

• 2.19 ft

• 8.9 ft

• 28.3 ft

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the area of the missing square (seen in picture)

• 30 cm²

• 15 cm²

• 315 cm²

• 45 cm²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8