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Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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6th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS
8.G.B.8, 8.G.B.7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.G.B.8
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CCSS.8.G.B.7
This video tutorial covers the Pythagorean Theorem, explaining its use in solving for missing sides of right triangles. It includes examples of solving triangles, simplifying radicals, and understanding Pythagorean triples. The video also demonstrates how to determine if given lengths form a right triangle and applies the theorem to real-world problems, such as measuring a TV's dimensions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Hypotenuse

Leg

Altitude

Base

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The perimeter

The area

The hypotenuse

One of the legs

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a right triangle has legs of 3 and 6, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

√45

3√5

9

6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of √18?

3√2

2√3

√6

√9

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a Pythagorean triple?

2, 3, 4

5, 6, 7

3, 4, 5

8, 10, 12

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you multiply a Pythagorean triple by 2, what do you get?

A rectangle

A non-triple

A new triple

A square

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Do the lengths 4, 7, and 11 form a right triangle?

Only if 4 is the hypotenuse

Only if 11 is the hypotenuse

No

Yes

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

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