Vocabulary
Distance Formula
Pythagorean Theorem
Distance
100
The Pythagorean Theorem can only be used on what type of triangles?
Right
100
The distance formula is derived (comes from) what other theorem?
Pythagorean Theorem
100
What is the value of x?
10
100
Find the distance between the two points.
6
200
In the Pythagorean Theorem, "b" stands for the ________.
Base/Leg
200
Use the distance formula to find the distance between these two points: (3,7) and (15,12)
d = 13
200
Both legs are 6 and 20. Find the hypotenuse (round to the nearest tenth).
c = sqrt(436) = 20.9
200
Find the distance between (-6, -10) and (-2, -10)
4
300
In the Pythagorean Theorem, the longest side of a right triangle is called the ________. This is represented by the letter "c".
Hypotenuse.
300
What is the distance formula?
d = sqrt [(x2 - x1)^2 +(y2-y1)^2]
300
What is the length of the ground to the base of the ladder?
5 m
300
Find the distance between
sqrt(178) = 13.3
400
In the Pythagorean Theorem, "a" stands for the ________.
Altitude/ Leg
400
Use the distance formula to find the distance between these two points: (-2,5) and (14,-15). Round to the nearest tenth.
d = sqrt(656) = 25.6
400
Find the missing leg, if two sides are 12 and 15.
a = 9.
400
Find the distance between the 2 points (nearest tenth).
sqrt(82) = 9.1
500
Do screen 6 on Cherry's Smartboard.
20 units
500
Do Screen 7 on Cherry's Smartboard.
About 25.6 units
500
Do Screen 8 on Cherry's Smartboard.
About 25.9 feet.
500
Do screen 9 on Cherry's Smartboard.
42 inches