Understanding Pythagoras Theorem in Right Angle Triangles

This video tutorial explains how to find the missing pro numeral in a right angle triangle using Pythagoras theorem. It outlines three key steps: forming the equation, substituting numbers, and solving the equation by taking the square root. The tutorial provides a detailed walkthrough of each step, using an example with specific numbers. It concludes with a reminder to include units in the final answer and offers additional resources and subscription options for further learning.

What is the first step in finding the missing side of a right angle triangle using Pythagoras theorem?

• Form the Pythagorean equation

• Take the square root of both sides

• Substitute the numbers into the equation

• Add the given sides

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which equation represents the Pythagorean theorem?

• A squared + B squared = C squared

• A squared + B = C squared

• A + B = C

• A squared - B squared = C squared

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In the equation A squared + B squared = C squared, what does C represent?

• The shortest side

• The longest side

• Any side

• The middle side

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the second step in solving for the missing side using Pythagoras theorem?

• Form the equation

• Substitute the numbers into the equation

• Take the square root of both sides

• Add the given sides

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If one side of a triangle is 12 and another is 8, what is the equation to find the missing side Y?

• 12 squared - 8 squared = Y squared

• 12 squared + 8 squared = Y squared

• 12 squared + 8 = Y squared

• 12 + 8 = Y

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the result of 12 squared plus 8 squared?

• 208

• 100

• 64

• 144

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the third step in solving for the missing side using Pythagoras theorem?

• Take the square root of both sides

• Substitute the numbers into the equation

• Form the equation

• Add the given sides

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the square root of 208?

• 16

• 12

• 10.2

• 14.42

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What should you always include when writing the final answer for the missing side?

• The name of the theorem

• The units of measurement

• The date of calculation

• The color of the triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8