The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem

Grade 7 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can use the Pythagorean theorem (a² + b² = c²) to find the missing side length of a right triangle.

Warm-Up Video

Professor Dave Explains · 5:02

The Pythagorean Theorem

Practice Questions

6 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A right triangle has legs of length 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse? Show your work. A right triangle has a leg of length 12 inches and a hypotenuse of length 15 inches. What is the length of the other leg? Show your work. A right triangle has a leg of length 9 meters and a hypotenuse of length 41 meters. What is the length of the other leg? Show your work.

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