Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem Basics

The video tutorial introduces the Pythagorean Theorem, explaining its application in finding the hypotenuse and legs of right triangles. It covers the formula a² + b² = c² and demonstrates how to solve problems when given different sides of a triangle. The tutorial includes example problems and provides step-by-step solutions, emphasizing the importance of identifying the hypotenuse and using the correct formula for calculations.

What does the square symbol in a right triangle indicate?

• One of the legs of the triangle

• The side opposite the right angle, known as the hypotenuse

• An angle less than 90 degrees

• The longest side of the triangle

How do you find a missing leg in a right triangle?

• Multiply the hypotenuse by the known leg

• Subtract the square of the known leg from the square of the hypotenuse

• Divide the hypotenuse by the known leg

• Add the squares of the hypotenuse and the known leg

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

If you are given two legs of a right triangle, how do you find the hypotenuse?

• Subtract the squares of the two legs

• Divide one leg by the other

• Add the squares of the two legs and take the square root

• Multiply the two legs together

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Which equation correctly represents the Pythagorean theorem?

• a^2 = b^2 + c^2

• a + b = c^2

• a^2 + b^2 = c

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

To round the height of the loading dock to the nearest whole number, which is correct?

• 7.5 rounds to 8

• 7.2 rounds to 7

• 7.7 rounds to 8

• 7.7 rounds to 7

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4