Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side of a right triangle, specifically focusing on calculating the hypotenuse. It provides a detailed walkthrough of the formula a² + b² = c², with examples demonstrating the process of substituting values, calculating squares, and using square roots to solve for the hypotenuse. The tutorial also includes tips on verifying the reasonableness of answers and emphasizes the relationship between the sides of a triangle. The video concludes with additional advice for solving similar problems.

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36 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

The side opposite the right angle

The shortest side

The side adjacent to the right angle

The longest side

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Pythagorean Theorem, what does 'c' represent?

The area of the triangle

The hypotenuse

The height of the triangle

The base of the triangle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which formula is used to find the missing side of a right triangle?

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 - b^2 = c^2

a^2 + b^2 = c

a + b = c^2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a = 6 and b = 8, what is the value of c^2?

144

100

64

36

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 6 squared?

36

12

48

64

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 8 squared?

128

64

32

16

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after calculating the exponents in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Add the squares of a and b

Subtract the squares of a and b

Multiply the squares of a and b

Divide the squares of a and b

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