The Pythagorean Theorem

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can solve problems involving right triangles using the Pythagorean theorem to find missing side lengths.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

The Pythagorean Theorem

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A right triangle has one leg measuring 9 meters and a hypotenuse measuring 15 meters. Find the length of the missing leg. Show all work. A right triangle has legs measuring 7 feet and x feet, with a hypotenuse measuring 25 feet. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the value of x. Show all work.

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