Distance Formula and Pythagorean Theorem Review

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What is the Distance Formula?

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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How do you find the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, making it easier to understand or work with.

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If a triangle has sides of length 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the formula for finding the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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What is the relationship between the areas of squares in the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares (a^2 and b^2) is equal to the area of the larger square (c^2).

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How do you calculate the distance between the points (5, 0) and (3, -2)?

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What is the significance of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle, and is crucial for applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

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What is the distance between the points (2, 3) and (5, 7)?

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