Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem and Triangle Area

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem and Triangle Area

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial explains how to solve a Pythagorean theorem problem by finding the hypotenuse of a right triangle with given side lengths. It demonstrates the calculation process, including taking the square root to find the hypotenuse, and highlights the common 5-12-13 Pythagorean triple. Additionally, the tutorial covers how to calculate the area of the triangle using the base and height, emphasizing the formula for the area of a right triangle.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the given lengths of sides A and B in the triangle?

A is 5, B is 12

A is 12, B is 5

A is 13, B is 12

A is 5, B is 13

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which formula is used to find the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a + b = c^2

a^2 - b^2 = c^2

a^2 + b^2 = c

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of C after solving the equation 25 + 144 = c^2?

15

14

13

12

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we only consider the positive value of C when solving for the hypotenuse?

Lengths cannot be negative

C is always negative

Lengths can be negative

C is always positive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common Pythagorean triple mentioned in the video?

3, 4, 5

5, 12, 13

6, 8, 10

7, 24, 25

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for calculating the area of a right triangle?

Base * Height

1/2 * Base * Height

Base + Height

Base - Height

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the base and height of the triangle used to calculate the area?

Base is 5, Height is 12

Base is 13, Height is 12

Base is 5, Height is 13

Base is 12, Height is 5

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the area of the triangle calculated in the video?

25 square units

60 square units

30 square units

50 square units