Pythagorean Theorem
8th Grade•50 minutes•Florida Best
Learning Objective
I can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side length of a right triangle.
Key Concepts
The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.
We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one of the sides of a right triangle.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Who was Pythagoras?
2. What is a theorem?
3. What is the name for the longest side of a right-angled triangle?
...and 9 more questions
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