Pythagorean Theorem Distance Formula and Midpoint

The Pythagorean Theorem is ​ (a)   (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ ​ (e)  

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8.7.C

What letter(s) represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• c

What is the final step in solving this work for c?
a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²

• Divide both sides by 2

• Take the square root of both sides

• 25 IS the final answer

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8.7.C

Find the missing side.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

A triangle has legs that are 7 inches and 24 inches long. How long is the hypotenuse?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Determine the length of the missing side.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

_{^{Find the missing side}}

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Do the sides make a right triangle?

sides 9 ft, 20 ft, 14 ft

• no

• yes

Do the sides make a right triangle?

sides 15 cm, 8 cm, 17 cm

• no

• yes

Do the sides make a right triangle?

sides 12 in, 10 in, 8 in

• no

• yes