Pythagorean Theorem

Discover and Explore the Pythagorean Theorem

Scope and Sequence

Tenth Grade: Integrated Algebra #6: Explore the geometric basis for the functions of trigonometry.

Find a website that lists the Pythagorean Theorem.

Answer the following questions:

1.) What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

2.) What is the theorem used for?

3.) For what shape do we use this theorem?

4.) Draw an example of the shape this theorem is used with. Label the sides; a,b,c.

5.) Use both your drawing from part 4, and the pythagorean theorem to find the following missing lengths:
a.) Find c, if a = 4, b = 3
b.) Find b, if a = 8, c = 10
c.) Find a, if b = 15, c = 17

6.) For what branch of mathematics is the Pythagorean theorem most often used?

*To get full - credit you must:

Answer 1,2,3, & 6 in complete sentences.
Your drawing for part 4 must be neat!
You must show your mathematical calculations for part 5.
You must include the websites that you used!