What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
8th Grade Vocab: Pythagorean Theorem

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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). Formula: a² + b² = c².
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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How do you find the length of the hypotenuse?
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To find the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle, use the Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(a² + b²).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of using the Pythagorean Theorem?
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If one leg of a right triangle is 3 units and the other leg is 4 units, the hypotenuse can be found using c = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5 units.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a rational number?
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A rational number is a number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b ≠ 0.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an irrational number?
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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.
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