The video tutorial covers the Pythagorean Theorem, its converse, and related concepts. It explains how the theorem applies to right triangles, provides examples of solving for missing sides, and introduces Pythagorean triples. The converse theorem is used to determine if a set of side lengths forms a right triangle. The Pythagorean Inequality Theorem is also discussed, showing how it can identify acute and obtuse triangles. The tutorial includes practical examples and emphasizes understanding the relationships between the sides of triangles.

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

• Finding the volume of a cube

• Calculating the area of a triangle

• Measuring the circumference of a circle

• Determining the length of sides in a right triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In a right triangle, which side is always the longest?

• The side adjacent to the right angle

• The side opposite the smallest angle

• The side opposite the right angle

• The hypotenuse

If one leg of a right triangle is 3 units and the other leg is 4 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 5 units

• 6 units

• 7 units

• 8 units

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What is the simplified form of the square root of 45?

• √45

• 9√5

• 5√3

• 3√5

Which of the following sets of numbers is a Pythagorean Triple?

• 1, 2, 3

• 3, 4, 5

• 5, 6, 7

• 2, 3, 4

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If the sides of a triangle are 6, 8, and 10, is it a right triangle?

• Yes, because it is a multiple of the 3, 4, 5 triple

• No, because the sides do not satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem

• Yes, because all sides are even

• No, because the sides are not whole numbers

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

• Finding the volume of a pyramid

• Finding the area of a triangle

• Determining if a triangle is a right triangle

• Calculating the perimeter of a triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Given the sides 4, 7, and 11, do they form a right triangle?

• No, because they are not a Pythagorean Triple

• Yes, because they are whole numbers

• No, because 4^2 + 7^2 ≠ 11^2

• Yes, because 4^2 + 7^2 = 11^2

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If a triangle has sides 2, 3, and 4, what type of triangle is it?

• Obtuse

• Equilateral

• Acute

• Right

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What does it mean if the sum of the squares of the two smaller sides of a triangle is greater than the square of the third side?

• The triangle is right

• The triangle is acute

• The triangle is equilateral

• The triangle is obtuse

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CCSS.8.G.B.8