Geometry Math Outreach 3/15/18

Geometry
Right Triangles

Using the Pythagorean Theorem

SOL G.8
The student will solve problems, including practical problems,
involving right triangles. This will include applying:
▪ a) the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse
▪ b) properties of special right triangles; and
▪ c) trigonometric ratios
(Mathematics Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools
– September 2016)

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Right Triangle

Pythagorean Theorem

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Missing Sides?

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side length.

Missing Sides?

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side length.

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Geometry
Right Triangles

Using the Converse of the

Pythagorean Theorem

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The Converse?

We can use the Pythagorean Theorem as a converse (work

backwards) to prove if a right triangle exists.

LOGIC REVIEW: Remember, the converse flips a statement. We

already know that we can use the Pythagorean Theorem in a right
triangle.
The Converse of this allows to say, “If the Pythagorean Theorem
works in a particular triangle, then it must be a right triangle.”

Pythagorean Theorem

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Classification? Is this a Right

Triangle?

Determine if the triangle is a right triangle.

Classification? Is this a Right

Triangle?

Determine if the triangle is a right triangle.

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