What is the name of the formula a2+b2=c2
Pythagorean Theorem
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.
a = 3
b = 4
5
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=5 and b=4.
a = 3
Determine the length of side A in two different ways.
Way 1 - count from 1 to 4 horizontally to get 3 units
Way 2 - subtract the x values (4 - 1) to get 3 units
Pythagoras' theorem states, "IF it is a right triangle, THEN a2+b2=c2." What is it's converse?
"IF a2+b2=c2, THEN it is a right triangle."
What type of triangles is Pythagorean Theorem used for?
Right Triangles
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.
a = 6
b= 8
10
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a= 8 and c=17.
b = 15
Determine the length of side B using two different methods.
Method 1 - count horizontally to get 4 units
Method 2 - subtract the y values (5 - 1) to get 4 units
Is this a right triangle? Justify mathematically.
82+62=102
64+36=100
100=100 ✅
Yes, this is a right triangle!
In the Pythagorean theorem, what are "a" and "b" called?
Legs
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 5 and 12.
13
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a = 7 and c = 25.
b = 24
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse (c).
a2+b2=c2
(3)2+(4)2=(5)2
9+16=25
25=25
Is a triangle with side lengths 12, 15, and 13 a right triangle? Justify mathematically.
No, it is not a right triangle because...
In the Pythagorean theorem, what is "c" called?
Hypotenuse
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 9 and 12.
15
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with b=20 and c=29.
a = 21
Find the distance between points (0, 0) and (5, 12).
13 units
August
"This ancient Greek mathematician, often credited with the discovery of the theorem stating that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Pythagoras
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 12 and 16.
20
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c = 37 and b = 12.
a = 35
Calculate the distance between points (-5, -5) and (5, 5).
14.14 units
What is Mr. Brocks Favorite video game?
Minecraft or God of War