Geometry: Transformations and Pythagorean Theorem · Geometry

The Pythagorean Theorem

Explaining a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and applying it to find side lengths and distances.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we prove the Pythagorean Theorem using geometric decomposition?
  2. 2How does the Pythagorean Theorem allow us to calculate distance on a coordinate plane?
  3. 3Why is the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem useful for construction and carpentry?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B.6CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B.7
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Geometry: Transformations and Pythagorean Theorem
Period: Geometry

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