The Pythagorean Theorem

The Right Idea

Besides a 90 degree angle, all right triangles have something else in common: there is a consistent relationship between their sides. This relationship is described by a well known formula, the Pythagorean theorem. 

STEP 1: WATCH THE VIRTUAL CLASS VIDEO AND TAKE NOTES

Make sure to note the following:

The Pythagorean theorem, which states that the sum of the squares of a right triangle's legs is equivalent to the square of its hypotenuse, can be used to find the length of a side of a right triangle when given the other two sides. 

Refer to your GED® Formula sheet and print out the example problems to follow along with the video lesson. 

Do you have a question about the class video, practice, or example problems? Post a picture to our FB group for immediate assistance. Be sure to include the lesson name and level in your post. 

STEP 2: COMPLETE ONE LEVEL OF PRACTICE

Solve for the missing side of a right triangle on Khan Academy. 

Mixed Pythagorean theorem problems with rounding from Kuta Software. 

Pythagorean theorem application problems from Khan Academy. 

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