Solving for Sides with Pythagorean Theorem
11th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for missing side lengths of right triangles.
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The Pythagorean Theorem applies to right triangles, relating the lengths of its sides.
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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.
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The Pythagorean Theorem is expressed as the equation a² + b² = c², where a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse.
