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Pythagorean Theorem
Geometry state assessment practice
Question | Answer |
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Formula for pythagorean theorem | a^2 + b^2 = c^2 |
"a" or "b" in pythagorean theorem | Lateral side of the triangle (NOT the hypotenuse) |
"c" in a pythagorean theorem | Hypotenuse of the triangle: the side opposite the 90* angle. |
Pythagorean triple | A set of three whole numbers that satisfy the terms of the pythagorean theorem |
How to find the square of a number | multiply it by itself |
After squaring sides a and b, and after adding them together, what step is left to find the length of side c? | Take the square root of the total |
How to find the square root | use your calculator |