Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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

When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

• To find a missing angle in a right triangle

• To find the missing length of a right triangle

• To find the area of a right triangle

• To find the slope of a right triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c²

• A = LW

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The shortest leg of the triangle measures

• 16

• 30

• 34

• 16 and 30

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the value of x.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Solve for the length indicated.

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the value of x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Solve for the length indicated.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Find the missing length.

• 12

• 10

• 16

• 5

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• 48

• 108

• 83.6

• 72

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CCSS.8.G.B.7