Squares
12
1
√16
4
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
Which measurement is the "c" side?
a lifeguard's chair has a ladder that extends 3 feet out from the base. The chair is 4 feet high and the steps travel diagonally 5 ft.
the steps (5ft) / diagonal
62
36
√225
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
Which measurement is the "c" side?
A private beach has a gate with a crossbeam 7ft for support. The beams going up measure 4ft and the across they measure 5.83ft.
7ft (the longest side)
(-3)2
9
√-9
imaginary (3i)
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 9 and 12.
15
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
1.42
1.96
√625
25
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
Which measurement is the hypotenuse?
7.07, 10, 7.07
10
.212
.0441
√3600
60
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
Which measurement is the hypotenuse?
28, 27, 7.416
28