Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). It is expressed as c² = a² + b².

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In the Pythagorean Theorem, what do the variables a, b, and c represent?

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In the Pythagorean Theorem, 'a' and 'b' represent the lengths of the two legs of a right triangle, while 'c' represents the length of the hypotenuse.

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How do you calculate the length of the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean Theorem?

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To calculate the length of the hypotenuse (c), use the formula c = √(a² + b²), where a and b are the lengths of the other two sides.

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If one leg of a right triangle is 6 units and the other leg is 8 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(6² + 8²) = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10 units.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

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In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two legs (a and b) is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c): a² + b² = c².

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Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for non-right triangles?

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No, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.

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What is the formula to find one leg of a right triangle if the hypotenuse and the other leg are known?

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If the hypotenuse (c) and one leg (a) are known, the other leg (b) can be found using the formula b = √(c² - a²).

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If a ladder is placed 10 feet away from a wall and reaches a height of 25 feet, how long is the ladder?

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Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(10² + 25²) = √(100 + 625) = √725 ≈ 26.93 feet.

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What is the significance of the Pythagorean Theorem in real-life applications?

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The Pythagorean Theorem is used in various real-life applications, such as construction, navigation, and physics, to determine distances and relationships between different points.

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What is the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The converse of the Pythagorean Theorem states that if a triangle has sides of lengths a, b, and c, and if a² + b² = c², then the triangle is a right triangle.