Equations
4x - 2 = 10
x = 3
√121 + 4
15
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 6 and 8.
10
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing SIDE for the triangle with b=3 and c=5
a=4
In the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2, what are a and b called?
Legs
6x + 3x - 10 = 80
x = 10
√36 + 18
24
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 5 and 12.
13
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing SIDE for the triangle with b=5 and c=13
a=12
In the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2, what is "c" called?
Hypotenuse
x2 = 64
x = 8 or x = -8
√361
19
Ms. James saw an advertisement of a T.V.in the newspaper where it is mentioned that the T.V. is 16 inches in length and 14 inches wide. Calculate the diagonal length of its screen for Ms. James.
21.3 inches
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing SIDE for the triangle with a=15 and c=17
b=8
Pythagorean Theorem can ONLY be used with _________________.
Right triangles
4 (x + 7) = 36
x = 2
√625 / 5
5
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 8 and 15.
17
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing SIDE for the triangle with b=12 and c=20
a=16
True or False:
Pythagorean Theorem can be used to only find the hypotenuse
False
x2 + 2 = 146
x = 12
√36 + 7x - 10 - 2x
5x - 4
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 12 and 16.
20
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing SIDE for the triangle with b=12 and c=15
a = 9
What is the name of the man that the Pythagorean theorem is named after? Hint: Think about the name of the formula
Pythagoras