Pythagorean Theorem Basics Slides

To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

• All triangles

• Right triangles only

• Some right triangles and some isosceles triangles 

• Right triangles and circles.

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When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

• To find a missing angle in a right triangle

• To find the missing length of a right triangle

• To find the area of a right triangle

• To find the slope of a right triangle

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The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c²

• A = LW

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On your own paper, write an equation using the Pythagorean Theorem and solve for x.

• x = 15

• x = 7.9

• x = 21

• x = 225

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A 10-foot ladder is leaning against the wall. The bottom of the ladder is 4 feet from the base of the wall. Which of the following is closest to the distance from the top of the ladder to the base of the wall?

• 9ft

• 11ft

• 6ft

• 14ft

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Find the length of the missing side. 

• 48 in.

• 52 in.

• 16 in.

• 24 in.

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Find the value of x.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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Value of x

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Solve for the length indicated.

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

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Find the missing length indicated. Leave your answer in simplest radical form.

• 64

• 12

• 9

• 100

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