The Pythagorean Theorem
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can use the Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to find the length of a missing side of a right triangle when given the other two sides.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words what the Pythagorean Theorem is and when it can be used.
2. In a right triangle, the two shorter sides (legs) measure 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the longest side (hypotenuse)? Show your working.
3. A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 inches and one leg measuring 5 inches. What is the length of the other leg? Show your working.
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