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 the context of a right triangle.
2. Write the Pythagorean Theorem equation and explain what each variable represents.
3. In a right triangle, one leg is 8 units long and the other leg is 15 units long. What is the length of the hypotenuse? Show your work.
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