Section 3-5 p. 137 Goal – to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Section 3-5 p. 137
Goal – to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem The Pythagorean Theorem tells us what the relationship is between the legs and hypotenuse of a right triangle is.
a
b
c
Pythagorean Theorem
2 2 2c a b
a = 3
b = 4
c = ?
Pythagorean Theorem
2 2 2c a b a = ?
b = 9 c = 12
Pythagorean Theorem
2 2 2c a b
Find the length of the other leg if one leg is equal to 5 inches and the hypotenuse is equal to 13 inches.
Pythagorean Theorem
2 2 2c a b
The measure of three sides of a triangle are 18, 24, and 30. Is this a right triangle?
Pythagorean Theorem2 2 2c a b
How long is the string of the kite?
Students
2 2 2c a b
10 cm
b = ?
15 cm
Pythagorean Theorem
2 2 2c a b
a = 7
b = 23c = ?
Homework:
Practice 3-4 (Day 1)
Word Problems (Day 2)