Solving for Sides with Pythagorean Theorem
Grade 11th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for missing side lengths of right triangles.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 5:02
The Pythagorean Theorem
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Pythagorean Theorem applies to right triangles, relating the lengths of its sides.
- 2
In a right triangle, the sides that form the right angle are called legs, and the side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse.
- 3
The Pythagorean Theorem is expressed as the equation a² + b² = c², where a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 10 and one leg of length 6. What is the length of the other leg? Show your work.”
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