The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem

Grade 6 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the length of the sides in a right triangle.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 5:17

How many ways are there to prove the Pythagorean theorem? - Betty Fei

Practice Questions

2 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A right triangle has one leg measuring 7 units and a hypotenuse measuring 25 units. Find the length of the missing leg. Show all work. A right triangle has one leg measuring 9 meters and a hypotenuse measuring 15 meters. Find the length of the other leg. Show all work.

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