Pythagorean Theorem Basics

In a right triangle, if a = 8 and c = 17, what is the correct setup to find the value of b?

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

The longest side of a right triangle is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the...

• right angle.

• acute angle.

• obtuse angle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing side.

Round to the nearest tenth.

The measure of the hypotenuse is ______ units.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing side.

Round to the nearest tenth.

The measure of the hypotenuse is ______ units.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

The pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• Obtuse

• Scalene

• Isosceles

• Right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the name for side c?

• head

• body

• hippopotamus

• hypotenuse

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing side.

Round to the nearest tenth.

The measure of the missing leg is ______ units.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the correct set up to solve for x?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

When solving for x, would you be finding a leg or hypotenuse?

• leg

• hypotenuse

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the correct set up to solve for x?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8