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The Pythagorean Theorem Only works for right triangles

The Pythagorean Theorem Only works for right triangles. Notes. hypotenuse. c. a. b. Notes. On a right triangle, where c is the length of the hypotenuse, you can find missing lengths given two of them. Using the Formula. a = 3 , b = 4. c. 3. 4. Using the Formula. a = 6 , b= 8.

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The Pythagorean Theorem Only works for right triangles

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  1. The Pythagorean TheoremOnly works for right triangles

  2. Notes hypotenuse c a b

  3. Notes On a right triangle, where c is the length of the hypotenuse, you can find missing lengths given two of them.

  4. Using the Formula • a = 3, b = 4 c 3 4

  5. Using the Formula • a = 6, b= 8 c 6 8

  6. Using the Formula • a = 5 , b = 12

  7. Using the Formula • a = 5, b = 6

  8. What if one of the given sides is c?

  9. What if You Are Given C? • a = 5, c = 13 13 5 b -25 -25

  10. Using the Formula • b = 6 , c = 10

  11. Using the Formula • a = 4 , c = 8

  12. Elephant Throws Mud at Guy Taking Pictures!

  13. Using the Formula • a = 5 , c = 11

  14. Closure • Mark is driving to the store and wants to take the shortest route. Use the picture below to determine the shortest route and give the distance. store 10 miles home library 24 miles

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