The Pythagorean Theorem
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle when given the other two sides.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. State the Pythagorean theorem in your own words.
2. In a right triangle, which side is called the hypotenuse, and how is it related to the other two sides according to the Pythagorean theorem?
3. Identify which sides of a right triangle are represented by 'a', 'b', and 'c' in the equation a² + b² = c².
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