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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The Pythagorean Theorem is a² + b² = c². True or False?

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True

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is 9²?

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81

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Which equation reflects the right triangle shown? x² + 14² = 20², 14² + 20² = x², 14² – 20² = x², or x² – 14² = 20²?

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x² + 14² = 20²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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The Pythagorean Theorem only works with which type of triangles?

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right triangles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

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a² + b² = c²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If a = 3 and b = 4, what is c?

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5

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What do the letters a, b, and c represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

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a and b are the legs of the triangle, c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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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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If c = 10 and a = 6, what is b?

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8 (using b² = c² - a²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.8