Discovering Pythagorean Theorem

If a triangle has legs of 7, 24, and 25, what would the area of the corresponding squares be in its Pythagorean Theorem model?

• 49, 576, 625

• 49, 240, 625

• 14, 48, 50

• 7, 24, 25

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the correct equation for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a^2+c^2=b^2

• b^2+c^2=a^2

• a^2+b^2=c^2

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the name of the leg opposite of the right angle?

• Opposite Leg

• Pythagorean Leg

• Longest Leg

• Hypotenuse

What was the name of the Greek Philosopher who is credited for discovering the Pythagorean Theorem

• Triangules

• Pythagoras

• Homer

• Mathsophocles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Pythagoras is best known for....

• inventing the Pita bread.

• introducing the Pythagorean Theorem.

• discovering electricity.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Pythagoras theories are....

• old and no one believes them anymore.

• still used in mathematics.

• unbelievable.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is believed to have been used by

• the ancient Indians and Greeks.

• the ancient Americans and Babylonians.

• the ancient Indians and Babylonians.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• Obtuse

• Scalene

• Right

• Isosceles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4, 5, 6

• 8, 10, 12

• 5, 12, 13

• 5, 10, 12

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the final step in solving this work for c?

• Divide both sides by 2

• Take the square root of both sides

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2