Pythagorean Theorem
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can use the Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to find the missing side length of a right triangle.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define the terms "legs" and "hypotenuse" in relation to a right triangle.
2. State the Pythagorean Theorem as an equation and explain what each variable represents.
3. In a right triangle, one leg has a length of 8 and the hypotenuse has a length of 17. Find the length of the other leg.
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