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Pythagorean Theorem

PT.1 Right and Obtuse Triangles

Big Idea

Understand the Pythagorean Theorem works only when a triangle is a right triangle.

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PT.2 Missing Side Length

Big Idea

Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing side length.

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PT.3 Connections to Distance Formula

Big Idea

Understand the relationship between the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula.

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PT.4 Ladder Application

Big Idea

Solve real-world problems in two dimensions using the Pythagorean Theorem.

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PT.5 Plane Application

Big Idea

Apply and analyze the PT and distance formula in a real-world setting.

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PT.6 Pythagorean Triples

Big Idea

Verify Pythagorean Triples using the Pythagorean Theorem.

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