The Pythagorean Theorem The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the two other sides: a2+b2=c2 c a b
Remember that the area of a square is d2 What is the area of this figure? d
Cut out the right triangles and the square and see if you can arrange them to be a square of area c2.
Now rearrange them so that they form a region of area a2+b2 What does this tell you?????
From section 4.1 in your text: Work in your group on mindscapes 1-6 then 13-16. Finally, work on 22.
Homework: Section 4.1 mindscapes 7-12 and 18 and 19. Assume that the pizzas are perfect circles and remember that the area of a circle is A = Ar2. Write a reflection on your experience with the Pythagorean Theorem.