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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.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Pythagorean Theorem [Science of NFL Football]

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

6 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“A right triangle has one leg measuring 7 cm and a hypotenuse measuring 25 cm. Find the length of the other leg. Show all work. A right triangle has one leg measuring 15 m and a hypotenuse measuring 17 m. Find the length of the other leg. Show all work.”

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