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Pythagorean Theorem Activity
Pythagorean Theorem Activity
Pythagorean Theorem Activity
You will each be given a bag of M&Ms. This bag of M&Ms has EXACTLY the number of M&Ms you need to complete this activity. It is very important you do not lose or eat any M&Ms before the activity is completed. Below is a chart that you will complete for each of the corresponding triangles on the Triangle Sheet you were given. Complete all of Triangle 1 before you move on to Triangle 2, and so on. You will be looking for a relationship between the sides of each triangle. Triangle # of whole M&Ms on side # of whole M&Ms on side # of whole M&Ms on side 1 2 3
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What do you think this means about right triangles? Do you think we can conclude this about every right triangle?