Hypotenuse
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 3 and 4 cm long.
5 cm
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing LEG for the triangle with a=6 and c=10.
b = 8
In terms of a, b, and c, what is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a2 + b2 = c2
Sally walks away from her house. She walks 25 m west then 15 m south. How far, in meters, is she from her house?
29.15 meters
What is today's date?
Thursday February 8, 2024
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 LEG for the triangle with b=9 and c=20.
a = 17.9
What does a and b represent?
the legs
An envelope is 11 inches wide and measures 19 inches along the diagonal. How tall, in inches, is the envelope?
15.5 inches
What day is Valentine's day?
February 14th
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 LEG for the triangle with b=10 and c=15.
a = 11.2
When using the Pythagorean Theorem, which side does c always have to be?
The hypotenuse and the longest side
BONUS
BONUS
What day is the test on?
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 LEG for the triangle with b=1 and c=4.
a = 3.9
What must be true about your triangle in order to use the Pythagorean Theorem?
It must be a right triangle.
Ed is flying a kite with a string 25 meters long. If his friend is directly under the kite 10 m away, how high, in meters, is the kite off the ground?
22.9 meters
How many days off do you get for midwinter break? (including the weekend)
4