Understanding Pythagorean Triples

Understanding Pythagorean Triples

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video introduces the concept of Pythagorean triples, which are sets of three integers that satisfy the Pythagorean theorem. It covers several common triples, including 3-4-5, 5-12-13, 7-24-25, 8-15-17, and 9-40-41, and demonstrates how to multiply these triples by 2, 3, and 4 to generate new sets of triples. The video emphasizes the importance of these triples in solving right triangle problems in geometry and encourages viewers to subscribe for more math and science content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary application of Pythagorean triples mentioned in the video?

Calculating areas of circles

Solving algebraic equations

Finding the volume of cubes

Right triangle geometry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a Pythagorean triple discussed in the video?

2-3-4

3-4-5

6-8-10

1-1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you multiply the Pythagorean triple 5-12-13 by 2, what is the resulting triple?

25-60-65

20-48-52

15-36-39

10-24-26

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next multiple of the triple 7-24-25 when multiplied by 3?

35-120-125

21-72-75

14-48-50

28-96-100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Pythagorean triple is introduced after 7-24-25 in the video?

6-8-10

8-15-17

10-24-26

9-12-15

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying the triple 9-40-41 by 4?

45-200-205

27-120-123

18-80-82

36-160-164