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Pythagorean Theorem

Warm Up:
Solve for x
1. x2+7=43 Ans: x = 6
2. 64+x2=164 Ans: x = 10
Evaluate for a = 12, b = 5, c = 13
3. a2 + b2 Ans: 169
4. c2 – b2 Ans: 144
Here we have a triangle with
the lengths of each of the
three sides

5
4

3
Let’s take the lengths
of each side and make
a square for each of
them

5
4

3
Now, let’s add the two
smaller areas
together.

25
16

+ 9
The Pythagorean Theorem states: “The
sum of the squares of the legs of a right
triangle are equal to the square of the
hypotenuse.”

9+16 = 25
Pythagorean Theorem
• What is the Pythagorean Theorem in
symbol form?

a +b =c
2 2 2
• Which of these variables represent the
hypotenuse?
c
• Once you have figured out which is c,
does it matter which leg is a and which
is b?
n
Steps to Solve for a missing side
of a right triangle using the
Pythagorean Theorem
- The following are the basic steps for solving
a Pythagorean Theorem Problem.

Step 1: Write the formula


Step 2: Substitute known values for the
variables.
Step 3: Solve for the missing variable.
Finding the missing side of a
right triangle
• Any time you are asked to find the missing
side of a right triangle, the problem will
generally boil down to 1 of 2 scenarios.
• Scenario 1: You have both legs and you have
to find the hypotenuse
• Scenario 2: You have one leg and the
hypotenuse, and you have to find the other
leg.
Scenario 1: Need the hypotenuse
Find x x
8 ft

• Step 1: Write the formula. 15 ft


a 2 + b2 = c 2
• Step 2: Substitute or “Plug-in” the lengths of the legs into the Pythagorean
Theorem for the “a” and “b” variables.
82 + 152 = c2
• Step 3: Simplify the side without the “c” by squaring the two numbers and
adding them together. 64 + 225 = c2 We are not done yet…
We have found c2, but not
289 = c 2
just plain c.

• Step 4: Solve for c by using the square root.


We were told to solve for x,
289 = c2 not c, so we should replace the
17 = c c with an x. x = 17
Scenario 1: SUMMARY
• Square both legs.
• Add them together.
• Take the square root of the result.
• You have your hypotenuse.
You try this one.

x
Find x 5 ft

12 ft
52 + 122 = x2
25 + 144 = x2
169 = x2
• Answer: x = 13
Practice: Solve for the missing side.
Scenario 2: Have
Hypotenuse, need one leg
Find x.
14 in x
Round to the nearest
hundredth.
6 in
• Can we do this the same way we did
the other example?
• Not exactly the same way, but similar.
• Let’s start this one the same way we did
the other ones and see what happens…
Scenario 2: Have Hypotenuse, need one leg
Find x.
Round to the nearest 14 in x
hundredth.
• Step 1: Write the formula. a + b = c
2 2 2

• Step 2: Substitute or “Plug-in” the lengths of the legs …


But we don’t have both legs…
6 in
• Here is where we have to do something a little different. We have to plug
in the hypotenuse and one of the legs.
❖ Which number goes where?
❖ You need to identify the hypotenuse. It’s the one opposite of
the right angle.
❖ The hypotenuse is always going to be c. So, the c = 14.
❖ We need one more variable replaced in order to solve for the
missing variable. So, we need to replace either a or b with
the one leg length we have, which is 6.
❖ Does it matter whether we use a = 6 or b = 6? No.
❖ Let’s set b = 6 and make a the missing length
Scenario 2: Have Hypotenuse, need one leg
Find x.
Round to the nearest 14 in x
hundredth.
• Step 1: Write the formula. a 2
+ b2 = c 2
• Step 2: Identify the hypotenuse
6 in
• Step 3: Substitute or “Plug-in” the hypotenuse (14) for c and the other
known measurement (6) for b.
a2 + 62 = 142
• Step 4: Simplify by squaring both the numbers.
a2 + 36 = 196
At this point, in the previous example, we added the two squares
together. This time, the squares are on opposite sides of the equals
sign. So, to combine them, we have to do the opposite operation.
• Step 5: Subtract the smaller a2 + 36 = 196
from the larger. – 36 – 36
a2 = 160
Scenario 2: Have Hypotenuse, need one leg
Find x.
Round to the nearest 14 in x
hundredth.
• Step 1: Write the formula. a 2
+ b2 = c 2
• Step 2: Identify the hypotenuse
6 in
• Step 3: Substitute or “Plug-in” the hypotenuse (14) for c and the other
known measurement (6) for b.
a2 + 62 = 142
• Step 4: Simplify by squaring both the numbers.
a2 + 36 = 196
• Step 5: Subtract the smaller from the larger.
a2 + 36 = 196
• Step 6: Solve for a by using
– 36 – 36
the square root. a2 = 160
a2 = 160
a = 12.65
a = 12.64911
Scenario 2: SUMMARY
• Square the hypotenuse and leg.
• Subtract the leg squared from the
hypotenuse squared.
• Take the square root of the result.
• You have your missing leg.
What is the difference between For
No need
notes
the 2 scenarios? On this
slide

• Both have you squaring the given sides.


• Both have you using the square root at the
end.
• The only difference is in the middle.
• Scenario 1 has you adding the numbers
• Scenario 2 has you subtracting the smaller
from the larger.
What does this mean?
• When you have two sides of a right triangle,
you can find the third using the Pythagorean
Theorem.
• You can do this by squaring both of the
measurements you have.
• Add or subtract the two numbers depending
on whether or not you have the hypotenuse.
(Subtract if you have it, add if you don’t)
• Find the square root of the result and you
have your missing side!
Pythagorean Triplets
Try this one in your notes…

x
15

20
Solve for x.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
Try this one in your notes…
7
12

Solve for x.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
Try this one in your notes…

30
7

Solve for x. x
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
Let’s Try These…
CHALLENGE 7
16
11 x 18

16 10

x
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orean-theorem/e/pythagorean_theorem_1

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