Pythagorean Theorem
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Objective
I can use the Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to determine if a triangle is a right triangle
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Define the terms "legs" and "hypotenuse" in the context of a right triangle.
State the Pythagorean Theorem and explain what each variable (a, b, c) represents.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A triangle has sides of length 9, 12, and 15. Is this a right triangle? Show your work. A triangle has sides of length 4, 5, and 6. Is this a right triangle? Show your work. A triangle has sides of length 7, 24, and 25. Is this a right triangle? Show your work.”
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