The Pythagorean Theorem is a geometric theorem that states that the sum of the squares on the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square on the hypotenuse. [br][br] [math]a^2+b^2=c^2[/math]
What is the relationship between the areas of the three squares?
We know that this set up can be used to represent the Pythagorean Theorem. What do you notice about the type of triangle created every single time?
After creating the right triangle with a hypotenuse equal to the square root of 18, explain your steps. What strategies were used to ensure you had the correct measurement of the hypotenuse?
If you know the lengths of the two short sides of a right triangle, how could you find the length of the longest side (hypotenuse)?