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Pythagorean Theorem II, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Geometry Instructional VideoPythagorean Theorem II, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Geometry Instructional Video
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Pythagorean Theorem II, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Geometry

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This lecture, the second in a series on the Pythagorean Theorem, delves into more complex problems. It primarily examines the process of finding the value of a hypotenuse. The example problem is beneficial because the solution is not easy to calculate. The instructor also clearly explains the importance of handling a math problem when the final answer cannot be simplified.

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pythagorean theorem

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pythagorean theorem, sides of a right triangle, math
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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:37
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Flipped Classroom
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Closed Captions
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Year
2007
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