Algebra Worksheet
Pythagorean Theorem Basics
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Pythagorean Theorem Basics
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This is a great worksheet on the Pythagorean Theorem. It begins by discussing
the parts of a right triangle then provides a walkthough on using the Pythagorean
Theorem along with some self-practice and a word problem. |
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Sample Problems from Worksheet (diagrams not shown) |
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1. In a right triangle, the side opposite the right angle is called the _________________.
2. The hypotenuse is the _______________ side. We use the variable c to represent
the hypotenuse when we don’t know it’s length.
3. The other two sides of the triangle are called the _______ (these two sides form
the right angle). We use the variables a and b to represent the legs.
4. Label the hypotenuse and legs in this right triangle:
5. The ___________________ _______________ describes the relationship of the lengths
of the sides of a _____________ triangle.
6. The Pythagorean Thereom is named after ________________, a Greek philospher and
mathematician who taught around 530 BC.
PAGE 2
1. What is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle?
Using the triangle at the right, find the length of the missing side.
3. a = 6, b = 8, c = ?
6. A pigeon leaves its nest and flies
5 km due east. Then he flies 3 km due north.
How far is the pigeon from his nest? (Draw a picture! Round to nearest tenth).
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