Pythagorean Theorem

Question 1

What’s the Pythagorean Theorem?

Answer 1

In a right triangle, the equare of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

Question 2

Pythagorean Statement #1

Answer 2

If the figure is a right triangle, then c^2=a^2+b^2

Question 3

Pythagorean Statement #2

Answer 3

If c^2=a^2+b^2, the triangle is a right triangle.

Question 4

Direct Measurement

Answer 4

Taking exact measurements with tools

Question 5

InDirect Measurement

Answer 5

Using other known measurements to find an unknown one