6.8 Pythagorean Theorem 8.6C, 8.7C D

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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If one side of a right triangle is 3 cm and the other side is 4 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For example, the square root of 25 is 5.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle?

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What is the formula to find the diagonal of a rectangle?

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If a rectangular high jump pit is 25 feet long and 10 feet wide, what is the diagonal distance across the pit?

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What does it mean to square a number?

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To square a number means to multiply the number by itself. For example, squaring 4 gives 16 (4 x 4 = 16).

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

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.