The Pythagorean Theorem
Grade 745 min
Learning Objective
I can apply the Pythagorean theorem to determine the lengths of the sides of a right triangle when given two side lengths.
Lesson Flow
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How many ways are there to prove the Pythagorean theorem? - Betty Fei
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Practice
9 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A right triangle has one leg measuring 9 units and a hypotenuse measuring 15 units. Find the length of the missing leg. Show all work. In a right triangle, one leg measures 7 units and the hypotenuse measures 25 units. Calculate the length of the other leg. Show all work. ”
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