Example:
1.) Draw a Diagram and put the labels ( Right Triangle )
2.) Put the label A=(number) ,B=(number) and C = Hypotenuse ( you can change the letters if you want ) Ex: A = 15
B = 8
C = ? = Hypotenuse
3.) Write down what is given.
4.) Show the Proof / Formula
Formula : A (2) + B (2) = C (2)
The square root needs to be at 2
(2) = x times x
Ex: A (2) + B (2) = C (2)
15 (squared) + 8 (square) = C (2)
15 x 15 + 8 x 8 = C (2)
225 + 64 = c(2)
C = 289
Then squared root the 289 to find the answer. You need a calculator to find the squared root answer. Squared root = √
square root of 289 is 17
5.) Answer = Squared root ( √ )v
The formula for right triangle is A (2) squared + B (2) squared = C (2) squared
Example: A + B = C ( All needs have (2) square root )
EX:
What can we use for Pythagoras Theorem is ladders, ex: how high is the building and can the ladder reach the building ?
Hi Ian . Your post is very claear and I like how you have included a photo of your work. Your post would benefit from includeding practical applications of where you can use Pythagoras theorum. One example is a 90 degree coner on a building, builders do this regulary
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