Pythagorean Theorem

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can use the Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to find the missing side length of a right triangle.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

The Pythagorean Theorem

Professor Dave Explains

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A right triangle has legs of length 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse? Show your work. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 13 meters, and one leg is 5 meters. Find the length of the other leg. Show your work.

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