Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the name for side c in a right triangle?

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hypotenuse

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When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

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To find the missing length of a right triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the formula used to solve for the hypotenuse?

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a² + b² = c²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the opposite of squaring a number?

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square root

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

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right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What does the Pythagorean Theorem state?

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In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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5 (using the formula: 3² + 4² = 5²)

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What are the legs of a right triangle?

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The two sides that form the right angle.

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

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No, it only applies to right triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the square root of 25?

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5

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2