a²
62
= 36
72 + 102
= 149
√64
= 8
√25 + √9
= 8
Which letter represent the hypotenuse in the pythagoras theorem formula?
Bonus 100 points for identifying the rule
c
92
81
52 + 82
= 89
√144
= 12
√100 + √121
= 21
Explain what the hypotenuse is.
Longest side of a right angle triangle (opposite the right angle).
142
= 196
132 - 62
= 133
√400
= 20
√144 - √25
= 7
A ladder leans against a wall. The wall is 5m tall and meets the ground at a right angle with a base of 3m.
Draw the triangle and label the hypotenuse "c"
Hypotenuse = the ladder
222
= 484
152 - 92 =
= 144
√324
= 18
√225 - √4 - √16
= 9
A rectangular paddock is 120m long and 50m wide. A farmer walks diagnoally fron one corner to the opposite corner.
Draw the paddock and label the hypotenuse "c"
Hypotenuse = diagonal
312
(52 + 212) - 72
= 417
√56.25
(decimal answer)
= 7.5
√169 - √36 + √4 + √81
= 18
A TV screen is 40cm tall and 70cm wide.
Draw the TV screen as a rectangle and draw its diagonal and label the hypotenuse "c"
Hypotenuse = diagonal