1. Unit 5: Pythagorean Theorem
Final Exam Review

2. Topics to Include Pythagorean Theorem
Converse to the Pythagorean Theorem
Word Problems

3. Pythagorean Theorem
The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find MISSING SIDE LENGTHS in RIGHT triangles.
The theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
a and b are the LEGS
c must be the HYPOTENUSE

4. Pythagorean Theorem Example a2 + b2 = c2 62 + 52 = x2 36 + 25 = x2
61 =𝑥
7.8 = x

5. Pythagorean Theorem
Now you try:

6. Converse to the Pythagorean Theorem
You can also use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if a triangle is a RIGHT triangle
If you perform the Pythagorean Theorem and the equation is EQUAL, then the triangle IS a right triangle
If you perform the Pythagorean Theorem and the equation is NOT EQUAL, then the triangle is NOT a right triangle

7. Converse to the Pythagorean Theorem
Example
Side lengths: 4, 12, 10
a2 + b2 = c2
= 122
= 144
116 = 144
Since 144 is not equal to 116, the triangle is NOT RIGHT

8. Converse to the Pythagorean Theorem
Now you try: Is the triangle a right triangle?
1. Side lengths: 9, 40, Side lengths: 8, 7, 5

9. Word Problems
When solving word problems with the Pythagorean Theorem, it is very important that you put the right NUMBERS on the right SIDE of the triangle.
Example: Jerry climbed up to the top of a slide and then slid down. He had so much fun that he wants to do it again. If he climbed up 6ft and then slid down the 13ft long slide, how far does he have to walk to get back to the ladder where he can climb back up?
62 + b2 = 132
36 + b2 = 169
b2 = 133
b = 11.5ft
13ft
6ft

10. Word Problems
You try!
The bottom of a 13-foot straight ladder is set into the ground 5 feet away from a wall. When the top of the ladder is leaned against the wall, what is the distance above the ground it will reach?
David leaves the house to go to school. He walks 200 m west and 125 m north. Calculate how far he is from the starting point.

11. ALL DONE