Pythagorean Theorem and Right Triangles

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PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM AND RIGHT TRIANGLES

In this unit, you will explore the Pythagorean Theorem and extend its application to the distance formula in coordinate graphing. You will examine special right triangles, the 45-45-90 degree right triangle and the 30-60-90 degree right triangle. You will also examine graphing irrational numbers using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Pythagoras (00:27)

Discovering the Theorem of Pythagoras (01:18)

Geometric Interpretation of the Theorem of Pythagoras (00:27)

The Theorem of Pythagoras: Three Questions from Real Life (02:52)

Applying the Pythagorean Theorem (01:15)

Pythagorean Triples (00:49)

Special Right Triangles (04:25)

Review Worksheets
The review worksheets are provided to give extra practice in skill areas presented in the unit. The worksheets are optional unless otherwise specified by the instructor. The worksheets are Adobe Acrobat files. Click on the pencil icon to open the document. Save the document to a folder on the computer, and then enter answers for the problems in the textboxes. Once the document is completed, make sure to save it again, and then send the document to the instructor via email. The answer key provided is for the instructors only and is password protected.

	Practice Worksheet: Pythagorean Theorem
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	Practice Worksheet: Special Right Triangles
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