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5.B: Pythagorean Theorem and Distance

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Overview

The purpose of this lesson is to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to various situations in two and three dimensions.

This lesson will address the following CCRS Standard(s) for Geometry:

  • 8.G.7: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two and three dimensions

Directions

  1. Take notes while watching videos below
  2. Go to http://wamap.org and log into our course to complete assignment 5.C with 80% or better.

Do

Complete assignment 5.C with 80% or better at http://wamap.org

Summary

In this lesson we have learned:

  • In two dimensions, the Pythagorean Theorem is LaTeX: a^2+b^2=c^2
  • In three dimensions, the Pythagorean Theorem is LaTeX: a^2+b^2+c^2=d^2
  • The distance between two points can be found using the Pythagorean Theorem. 
    • The distance between LaTeX: \left(x_1,y_1\right) and LaTeX: \left(x_2,\:y_2\right) is LaTeX: d=\sqrt{\left(x_1-x_2\right)^2+\left(y_1-y_2\right)^2}</mo> <msub> <mi>x</mi> <mn>2</mn> </msub> </mrow> <mo>)</mo> </mrow> <mn>2</mn> </msup> <mo>+</mo> <msup> <mrow> <mo>(</mo> <mrow> <msub> <mi>y</mi> <mn>1</mn> </msub> <mo>&#x2212;</mo> <msub> <mi>y</mi> <mn>2</mn> </msub> </mrow> <mo>)</mo> </mrow> <mn>2</mn> </msup> </msqrt> </math>' data-equation-content="d=\sqrt{\left(x_1-x_2\right)^2+\left(y_1-y_2\right)^2}">

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