Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Calculation

This video tutorial explains how to use the Pythagorean theorem to find distances and calculate the perimeter of a triangle. It begins with an introduction to the theorem, followed by a demonstration of finding side lengths by counting blocks. The tutorial then applies the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the hypotenuse and concludes with calculating the triangle's perimeter by summing the side lengths.

What is the Pythagorean theorem primarily used for in this video?

• To determine the volume of a cube

• To measure the angle of a triangle

• To find the distance between two points

• To calculate the area of a triangle

How is the distance of the side IG determined?

• By measuring with a protractor

• By applying the distance formula

• By using a ruler

• By counting the number of blocks

What is the length of the side PG?

• 12 units

• 10 units

• 6 units

• 8 units

Which formula is used to find the hypotenuse PI?

• a^2 + b^2 = c

• a^2 - b^2 = c^2

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

• a + b = c

What is the calculated length of the hypotenuse PI?

• 10 units

• 6 units

• 12 units

• 8 units

What is the first step in using the Pythagorean theorem?

• Write down the formula

• Count the blocks

• Measure the angles

• Identify the hypotenuse

How do you find the perimeter of a triangle?

• Multiply the lengths of the sides

• Divide the lengths of the sides

• Add the lengths of the sides

• Subtract the lengths of the sides

What is the perimeter of the triangle PIG?

• 24 units

• 26 units

• 20 units

• 22 units

Which side of the triangle is the longest?

• PI

• PG

• None of the above

• IG

What is the sum of the lengths of sides IG and PG?

• 14 units

• 18 units

• 12 units

• 16 units