THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOROM
THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOROM1Pythagorean TheoremWhat is it and how
does it work?a2 + b2 = c2
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of
the length of the hypotenuse
a2 + b2 = c23Quick HintsC in the Pythagorean Theorem is always
the hypotenuse.Review; The hypotenuse is the side opposite of the
right angle in a right triangle.A and B in the Pythagorean Theorem
are the two remaining sides. No specific side for either
variable.
4legleghypotenuseRight angleThe Right TriangleRules to use the
Pythagorean TheoremEstablish what numbers go with the variables A B
and C in the formulaPlug the numbers into the formula.Solve the
equation as usual
6How to use the Pythagorean TheoremFirst make sure the triangle,
you are dealing with, is a right triangle.Make sure you have two
side measurements of the triangles you are dealing with.
73. Put that number of squares on the hypotenuseArea = 16xHW #62
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