What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
Pythagorean Theorem: Missing Side

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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 can be expressed as: a² + b² = c².
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What is a right triangle?
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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the sides of a right triangle called?
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The sides of a right triangle are called the legs (the two shorter sides) and the hypotenuse (the longest side opposite the right angle).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If one leg of a right triangle is 3 cm and the other leg is 4 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
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5 cm (Using the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25; √25 = 5).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which set of sides forms a right triangle? 4, 5, 6 or 5, 12, 13?
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5, 12, 13 forms a right triangle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?
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To find the length of a missing side, use the Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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