Pythagorean Theorem

Estimate Square Roots (NO CALCULATOR)

100

sqrt(8)

Between 2.5 and 3.0

200

sqrt(17)

Between 4.0 and 4.5

300

sqrt(24)

Between 4.5 and 5.0

400

sqrt(1)

EXACTLY 1

500

sqrt(16)

EXACTLY 4

Is that your hypotenuse?

100

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 3 and 4 cm long

5 cm

200

Double Jeopardy!!

Answer this correctly and earn double the points!!!

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 6 and 8.

10

300

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 5 and 12.

13

400

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 9 and 12.

15

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 12 and 16.

20

Where are my legs???

100

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=5 and b=4.

a = 3

200

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing leg for the triangle with a = 7 and c = 25.

b = 24

300

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing leg for the triangle with a= 10 and c=15.

b = 11.2

400

Choices!!!!

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=26 and b=16.

or 

Dance for 30 seconds to a song of Mrs. G's choice. 

a = 20.5

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c² to find the missing leg for the triangle with c = 37 and b = 15.

a = 33.8 

Hey! That's cool...

100

In the Pythagorean theorem  a² + b² = c², what are a and b called?

Legs

200

In the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c², what is "c" called?

Hypotenuse

300

True or False:

Pythagorean Theorem can ONLY be used with right triangles.

True

400

True or False: 

Pythagorean Theorem can be used with isosceles triangles.

False

500

What makes a right triangle a right triangle?

It has one angle that measures 90 degrees. 

Wild Card!

100

Which is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest.

200

How many planets are there in our solar system?  

Eight

300

What does the acronym "STEM" stand for?   

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

400

Double Jeopardy!!! 

Answer this correctly and get double the points!! 

What do you call a triangle that is very pretty?

Acute triangle

500

Choices!!!

Answer the following question: In which U.S. state did the Caesar salad originate?

or

Sing "Baby" by Justin Bieber (Karaoke Style)

California