Pythagorean Theorem
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can use the Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to determine if a triangle is 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. State the Pythagorean Theorem and explain what each variable (a, b, c) represents.
3. A right triangle has legs of length 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse? Show your work.
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