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Point out an application of Pythagoras. The segment of an essential playlist on geometry provides a quick review of the Pythagorean Theorem. Using a right triangle to show the positions of two points, the presenter calculates the distance between the points by finding the length of the hypotenuse.
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Instructional Ideas
- Derive the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem
Classroom Considerations
- The class should be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem
- Individuals must know how to estimate square roots
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Contains the worked examples
- Provides a link to other distance videos and problem sets
Cons
- None