This clip consists of several practical problems which the student can solve by applying the Pythagorean Theorem and other facts about triangles that have been discussed in previous clips.
This clip introduces the Pythagorean Theorem, named for the Greek mathematician Pythagoras. In addition to explaining the theorem itself, the clip explains how it is commonly used, including as a way to determine if a triangle is a right triangle, a...
A right triangle is a triangle that has one right, or 90 degree, angle in it. A right triangle has two perpendicular sides called legs, and a side opposite the right angle called the hypotenuse.
The Pythagorean Theorem is used to verify that a triangle is a right triangle, which is important because it is not always possible to determine visually.
The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to determine whether a triangle is a right triangle, given the length of its sides.