Section 3-5 p. 137 Goal – to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem The Pythagorean Theorem tells us what the relationship is between the legs and hypotenuse of a right triangle is. a b c
Pythagorean Theorem a = 3 b = 4 c = ?
Pythagorean Theorem a = ? b = 9c = 12
Pythagorean Theorem Find the length of the other leg if one leg is equal to 5 inches and the hypotenuse is equal to 13 inches.
Pythagorean Theorem The measure of three sides of a triangle are 18, 24, and 30. Is this a right triangle?
Pythagorean Theorem How long is the string of the kite?
Students 10 cm b = ? 15 cm
Pythagorean Theorem a = 7 b = 23 c = ?
Homework: Practice 3-4 (Day 1) Word Problems (Day 2)