Name: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________

Pythagorean Theorem: Guided Notes

Pythagorean Theorem Review

Applies to ____________________ ____________________ triangles only.

Formula:

______2 + ______2 = ______2

Variables ______ and ______ represent the legs of the triangle.

Variable ______ represents the hypotenuse of the triangle.

Find the Ladders Length

a2 + b2 = c2

______2 + ______2 = c2

______ + ______ = c2

______ = c2
 ______ = c2

______ = c

The ladders length is _________ feet!

Find the Distance

Turquoise Triangle:

a2 + b2 = c2

______2 + ______2 = c2

______ + ______ = c2

______ = c2

______ = c2

______ = c

Yellow Triangle:

a2 + b2 = c2

______2 + ______2 = c2

______ + ______ = c2

______ = c2

______ = c2

______ = c

The length from the corner of the floor to to the opposite corner of the ceiling is

________ feet!