Simplifying Square Roots and Squared #'s
√9 =
3
Estimate √10 to the nearest whole number
3
Do irrational numbers terminate?
No
What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?
a2 + b2 = c2
What is the longest side of a right triangle called?
Hypotenuse
72 =
49
Estimate √34 to the nearest whole number
6
Is 31.4564778.... rational?
No
When one leg=3 and the other leg=4 then the hypotenuse=?
2 minutes
5
In the Pythagorean Theorem, letters "a" and "b" are used to represent which part of a right triangle?
√36=
6
√5 is between what two numbers?
2 and 3
Is -365 rational or irrational? Why?
Rational because it is an integer (whole number that's negative)
When one leg=5 and the other leg=6 then the hypotenuse=? (Round answer to the nearest tenth)
7.8
The word that means to multiply a number by itself?
“Square”
92 =
81
√45 is between what two numbers?
6 and 7
Is 11 rational or irrational? why?
Rational because it is a whole number and can be written as a fraction.
Find the distance between the points. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
(1,3), (4,1)
3.6
The only type of triangle for which the Pythagorean Theorem is true.
Right triangle (one that contains a 90 degree angle)
√144=
12
√134 is between what two numbers?
11 and 12
The definition of irrational numbers
Irrational: non-repeating decimals that do not terminate
Find the distance between the points. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
(-3,1), (4,-3)
8.1
What information do you need to know about a right triangle in order use the Pythagorean Theorem?
At least two side lengths.