Pythagorean Theorem Concepts

This video tutorial explains how to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side of a right triangle. It covers identifying the hypotenuse, substituting known values into the theorem, and solving the equation to determine the length of the missing side. The process involves recognizing the right angle, substituting the lengths of the triangle's legs, and calculating the square root to find the hypotenuse.

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

• Determining the volume of a cube

• Calculating the area of a circle

• Measuring the circumference of a square

• Finding the missing side of a right triangle

In a right triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• Both A and B

• The side adjacent to the right angle

• The side opposite the right angle

• The longest side

If a right triangle has sides of 6 and 8, what is the hypotenuse?

• 10

• 14

• 12

• 16

What is the first step in using the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Simplify the equation

• Substitute the known values

• Identify the hypotenuse

• Solve for the missing side

What values are substituted into the Pythagorean Theorem?

• The area of the triangle

• The angles of the triangle

• The perimeter of the triangle

• The lengths of the triangle's sides

What is the equation form of the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

• a^2 + b = c^2

• a^2 - b^2 = c^2

• a + b = c

What is the result of 6 squared?

• 40

• 32

• 30

• 36

What is the result of 8 squared?

• 56

• 60

• 64

• 68

What is the sum of 36 and 64?

• 120

• 90

• 100

• 110

What operation is needed to solve for c after simplifying the equation?

• Square root

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication