The Pythagorean Theorem
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the Pythagorean theorem? Write the equation and explain what each term represents in the context of a right triangle.
2. A right triangle has legs measuring 5 cm and 12 cm. Calculate the length of the hypotenuse.
3. If a right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 cm and one leg measuring 5 cm, what is the length of the other leg? Show your work.
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