Finding the Length of the Hypotenuse with the Pythagorean Theorem

This lesson teaches how to find the hypotenuse of a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem. It covers two formulas, common mistakes in identifying the hypotenuse, and provides examples such as calculating the length of a ladder and the diagonal of a TV. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points.

Explain the steps to solve for the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean theorem.

What is the length of the diagonal of a TV that is 15 inches tall and 36 inches wide?