The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem

Grade 8 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can solve problems involving right triangles using the Pythagorean theorem to find missing side lengths.

Warm-Up Video

Professor Dave Explains · 5:02

The Pythagorean Theorem

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A right triangle has one leg measuring 9 meters and a hypotenuse measuring 15 meters. Find the length of the missing leg. Show all work. A right triangle has legs measuring 7 feet and x feet, with a hypotenuse measuring 25 feet. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the value of x. Show all work.

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