Pythagorean Theorem: Find the Missing Leg Length

Find the missing side length.

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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 Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c

• A = LW

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

• a

• b

• c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the missing side length.

• 36

• 76.8

• 12

• 40

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

The longest side of a right triangle is called the...

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

• right angle

The side that measures 3 is the...

• leg

• hypotenuse

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

The side that measure 8 is the...

• hypotenuse

• leg

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

We are given one of the sides and the hypotenuse.

Find the length of the missing side length.

(Hint: distance from the wall to the bottom of the ladder)

• 7

• 5

• 11

• 25

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

a² + b² = c^{2
b = 35 c = 37}

• a = 12

• a = 11

• a = 18

• a = 14

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CCSS.8.G.B.8