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This is an interactive lesson to introduce students to the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Pythagorean Theorem

Key Vocabulary

  • Pythagorean Theorem
  • Leg
  • Hypotenuse

Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Legs form the right angle in the triangle. Sides a and b are the legs.

Legs form the right angle in the triangle. Sides a and b are the legs.

The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle. It does not touch the right angle. Side c is the hypotenuse.

Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

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Pythagorean Theorem

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Pythagorean Theorem

IXL Practice

T.2 Pythagorean Theorem: find the missing leg length

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