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Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem
Who is Pythagoras and what is the Pythagorean Theorem? Ben knows and he's made a video all about it! The Pythagorean Theorem is defined, the procedure is demonstrated, and an example is provided. Ben also mentions how the theorem is used...
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Area of a Rectangle - Geometry Help
How on earth is one to find the area of a rectangle when he doesn't know the width? Using the diagonal of the rectangle, the length, and the Pythagorean Theorem the missing side is determined and the area is discovered. This clip is...
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How Was the Distance Formula Derived?
Are you working on the distance formula? Derive the distance formula and help your learners by showing them the logic behind the distance formula. This practical video should help conceptual understanding and is appropriate for in-class...
Curated OER
Pythagorean Theorem
The Pythagorean Theorem, which states the relationship between the length of the sides of a right triangle and the length of the hypotenuse is shown. Several same-sized triangles are created to form a square and then manipulated to prove...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Slant Height of a Cone?
Use the Pythagorean theorem formula to find the slant height of a cone. If the height of the cone and the radius of the base are given, using the Pythagorean theorem formula will be a piece of cake. Just plug in the values given and solve.
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How Do You Find the Length of a Leg of a Right Triangle?
A right triangle. Two given measurements for two side lengths and one unknown length. Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve this problem and find the missing value. Squares and square roots are used in this problem and don't worry when...
Curated OER
Tangents and Circles - Geometry Help
Does watching a person do a math problem help you understand a mathematical concept? If it does then this clip will be a great help. The tutor in this clip completes a geometry problem involving tangents, circles, and the Pythagorean...