Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

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The longest side of a right triangle is called the hypotenuse.

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In the Pythagorean Theorem, which side is represented by 'c'?

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'c' represents the hypotenuse, which is always opposite the right angle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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True or False: The hypotenuse is always the shortest side of a right triangle.

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False. The hypotenuse is always the longest side of a right triangle.

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If the hypotenuse is 13 and one leg is 5, what is the length of the other leg?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the formula to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If a right triangle has legs of lengths 9 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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

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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 the lengths of the legs of a right triangle are both equal, what type of triangle is it?

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It is an isosceles right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2