Finding the Missing Side in Pythagorean Theorem

Which of the following formulas best solves for a missing leg?

• a² + b² = c²

• c - b = a

• c² - b² = a²

• b² + c² = a²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which side is missing?

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What side is missing?

• Hypotenuse

• Leg

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

a = 2.1, b = 7.2, c = 7.5

Is this a right triangle?

*Hint - You could plug the values into the Pythagorean Theorem.

• yes

• no

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Select all that apply. Which of the following equations represent Pythagorean Theorem? *Multiple Answers*

• Leg² + Leg² = Hyp²

• a² + b² = c²

• c² - b² = a²

• c - a = b

• a + b = c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Examine the problem. Which 2 answer choices could be ELIMINATED because they are not reasonable or logical? **Select 2

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the length of the missing side. (Calculators are allowed)

• 17 cm

• 22 cm

• 15 cm

• 13 cm

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the missing side. (Calculators are allowed)

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the length of the missing side. (Calculators are allowed)

• 25 cm

• 42 cm

• 52 cm

• 48 cm

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CCSS.8.G.B.7