Vocab
What is the name of the formula a2+b2=c2
Pythagorean Theorem
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.
a = 3
b = 4
5
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=5 and b=4.
a = 3
True or false, do the set of numbers make a right triangle: 10, 24, 26
True
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.
a = 8
b = 25
26.2488 or 26.2
What type of triangles is Pythagorean Theorem used for?
Right Triangles
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.
a = 5
b= 12
13
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a= 8 and c=17.
b = 15
A soccer field is a rectangle 90 meters wide and 120 meters long. The coach asks players to run from one corner to the corner diagonally across the field. How far do the players run?
150 m
True or false, do the set of numbers make a right triangle: 10, 30, 40
False
In the Pythagorean theorem, what are "a" and "b" called?
Legs
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 14 and 36. Round to the nearest tenth.
38.6
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a = 7 and c = 25.
b = 24
The bottom of a ladder must be placed 3 feet from a wall. The ladder is 12 feet long. How far above the ground does the ladder touch the wall? Round to the nearest tenth.
11.6 ft
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=12 and b=6.
10.3923
In the Pythagorean theorem, what is "c" called?
Hypotenuse
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs of 9 and 12.
15
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with b=20 and c=29.
a = 21
Abby draw a triangle that has measurements of 13 and 72, the measurement given are for the legs of the triangle. What is the measurements of the Hypotenuse?
73.1642
True or false, do the set of numbers make a right triangle: 14, 16 , 29
False
What do we use in the calculator to solve Pythagorean theorem?
Nsolve
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 5 and 12.
13
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c = 20 and b = 10. Round to the nearest 10th.
a = 17.3
A playing field has a diagonal length of C, the legs of the field are equal to 14 and 24. What is the length of side C?
27.7849
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=24 and b=4.
23.6643