Basics
122 + 33
171
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.
a = 7
b = 9
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=5 and b=4.
a = 3
What is the name of the formula a2+b2=c2
Pythagorean Theorem
solve for x
72 = 2x2
x = +6 and -6
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.
a = 13
b= 17
21.4
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a= 8 and c=17.
b = 15
What type of triangles is Pythagorean Theorem used for?
Right Triangles
sqrt(841) + 42
45
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 5.2 and 12.4.
13.4
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a = 7 and c = 25.
b = 24
In the Pythagorean theorem, what are "a" and "b" called?
Legs
Solve for x
4x3 = 864
6
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 18 and 24.
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=29 and b=20.
a = 21
In the Pythagorean theorem, what is "c" called?
Hypotenuse
sqrt(1764) - 102
-60
One Army base is 108 miles north and the other base is 45 east of Long Branch. How far apart are the two bases?
117 miles
You lean a 37 foot slide up against a wall. The base of the slide is 12 feet from the wall. How tall is the wall?
35 feet
We know three numbers represent a right triangle by using the ______ of Pythagorean Theorem.
Converse