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Discovering the Pythagorean Theorem
You will now get the chance to discover one of the most important
geometric equations yourselves! Using the ruler, measure each side of
the triangle. Record your measurements under the appropriate sides.
Then square each side. On the right hand side of the chart, record what
relationship you see between the squared numbers.
b
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But how do we actually use the Pythagorean Theorem?
√306= √ c2
C=
(16) 2 + b2 = (20) 2
2. Simplify: 12 20
(256) + b =
b
3. Isolate variable on one side:
(256) + b =400
b=
√b = √144
b=
Find the missing side length to complete the table. Round your answers
to the nearest tenth.
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Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
Find the missing side length in the right triangles drawn below.
11. 12.
6.7 cm 5.2 cm
12.8 m
5.9 m