Algebra: Chapter 10 and 13 TEST
Review packet given out for Chapter 11 and 12. Review and bring questions tomorrow!
Math-8: Chapter 13-4, p 676
The Pythagorean Theorem
`c^2 = a^2 + b^2`
where `a`, `b` and `c` are the sides of a RIGHT TRIANGLE. `a` and `b` are considered the sides of the triangle where `c` (opposite of the right angle) is called the hypotenuse.
Here is another quick explanation of the Theorem of Pythagoras.
Use a calculator with a key, it will make the word problems much easier to do!