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Vocabulary
Distance Formula
Pythagorean Theorem
Is This a Right Triangle?
Grab Bag
100
In the Pythagorean Theorem, "a" stands for the ________.
Altitude.
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
Evaluate 5^4.
625
200
In the Pythagorean Theorem, "b" stands for the ________.
Base.
200
Copy down the distance formula on your worksheet... d = sqrt [(x2 - x1)^2 +(y2-y1)^2]
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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
2^13
8192
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
What is the "cube root" of 729?
9.
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
Is 15/7 a rational or irrational number?
Irrational b/c it is a non-repeating and non-terminating decimal. 
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
Which is a more accurate representation of pi?

22/7 OR 3.14?

22/7 = 3.142857143