Solving Sides with the Pythagorean Theorem

The video tutorial introduces the Pythagorean Theorem, a formula used to solve for the sides of right triangles. The teacher explains the theorem's components, emphasizing the importance of identifying the hypotenuse. Two example problems are solved step-by-step, demonstrating how to apply the theorem and use a calculator for calculations. Students are encouraged to practice on their own and seek help if needed.

What color is used in the video to indicate information that students need to write down?

• Black

• Blue

• Green

• Red

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean theorem apply to?

• Scalene

• Isosceles

• Right

• Equilateral

In the Pythagorean theorem, what does 'c' represent?

• One of the legs

• The base

• The hypotenuse

• The height

How do you find the value of a squared number?

• Multiply the number by 2

• Multiply the number by itself

• Divide the number by itself

• Subtract the number from itself

What operation is used to combine the squares of 'a' and 'b' in the Pythagorean theorem?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

How do you remove a squared power from a number?

• Cube root

• Square root

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the result of 5 squared?

• 25

• 10

• 20

• 15

In the example, what value does 'x' approximately equal when solving for the hypotenuse?

• 9

• 106

• 10.3

• 5

When solving for a leg in the triangle, what must you do with the square of the other leg?

• Add it to the square of the hypotenuse

• Subtract it from the square of the hypotenuse

• Divide the square of the hypotenuse by it

• Multiply it by the square of the hypotenuse

What is the approximate value of 'x' when solving for a leg in the triangle?

• 13.42

• 196

• 180

• 16