Aim #85: How do we apply
Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles?
(Unit 9 - Measurement)
3-27-17
HW #85: Pythagorean Theorem Handout
Do Now: Evaluate each radical. Round to the nearest tenth if
necessary.
1)
9
2)
64
3)
80
4)
112
Right Triangles
hypotenuse
across from the right angle
leg
The hypotenuse is always the
longest side of a right triangle.
leg
The legs are always the 2 sides
that form the right angle.
Pythagorean Theorem shows the relationship between the
sides of any right triangle.
2
2
2
Pythagoran Theorem: a + b = c
The values of a and b represent the legs of the right triangle
and the value of c represents the hypotenuse.
Solve for x.
x
8
15
Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth.
14
18
x
In each example, determine if the sides of the triangle given form a
right triangle.
Ex. #1: 6 in, 8 in, and 10 in
Ex. #2: 7 cm, 11 cm, and 5 cm