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Vocabulary
Distance Formula
Pythagorean Theorem
Is This a Right Triangle?
Classmate Questions
100

In the Pythagorean Theorem, "a" stands for the ________.

Altitude/ Leg

100
The distance formula is derived (comes from) what other theorem?
Pythagorean Theorem
100
What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
100
Side lengths: 3, 4, 5
Yes, 25 = 25.
100

What year will most of your graduate from high school (hopefully)?

2027

200

In the Pythagorean Theorem, "b" stands for the ________.

Base/Leg

200
Copy down the distance formula on your worksheet... d = sqrt [(x2 - x1)^2 +(y2-y1)^2]
Once everyone has finished copying it...FREE POINTS!
200
Find the length of the missing side: a = 3 b = 4 c = ? Find c
c = 5
200
Side lengths: 4, 5, 6.
No, 41 = 36
200

Solve the Proportion:

8 / 4 = 6 / x

x = 3

300
In the Pythagorean Theorem, the longest side of a right triangle is called the ________. This is represented by the letter "c".
Hypotenuse.
300
Use the distance formula to find the distance between these two points: (3,7) and (15,12)
d = 13
300
Find the length of the missing side: a = 7 b = 24 c = ? Find c
c = 25
300
Side lengths: 30, 40, 50.
Yes, 2500 = 2500.
300

How many solutions?

-8 + 7x = 7x - (-8)

None b/c -8 = 8

400
In the Pythagorean Theorem, the altitude and base are called the _______ of the triangle. (Hint: There are two of them)
Legs.
400
Use the distance formula to find the distance between these two points: (2,4) and (4,8). Round to the nearest tenth.
d = sqrt(20) = 4.5
400
Both legs are 6 and 20. Find the hypotenuse.
c = 20.9
400
Side lengths: 30, 24, 18
Yes, 900 = 900.
400

How many solutions?

12 (4/8m) + 12(7) = 12 (4/8m + 12(9))

None 84 = 1296

500
Spell the formula which represents a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM.
500
Use the distance formula to find the distance between these two points: (-2,5) and (14,-15). Round to the nearest tenth.
d = sqrt(656) = 25.6
500
Find the missing leg, if two sides are 12 and 15.
a = 9.
500
Side lengths: 27, 45, 36.
Yes, 2025 = 2025.
500

Is this a right triangle: 2, 3, sqrt (13)?

Yes b/c 13 = 13.