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What is the Pythagorean Theorem? Instructional VideoWhat is the Pythagorean Theorem? Instructional Video
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:54
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Instructional Video

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Need to find the length of a side of a right triangle? Just use the Pythagorean Theorem! Follow along as the tutor defines the Theorem, explains how it works, then uses it to determine the missing length of a right triangle. 

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Concepts

hypotenuse, pythagorean theorem, right triangles, triangles

Additional Tags

pythagorean theorem, right triangles, hypotenuse, geometric application, Algebra I, mathematical formulas, math

Instructional Ideas

  • Prompt your class to watch the video for homework before your lesson on the Pythagorean Theorem
  • Show the video at the beginning of class as a warm-up introduction

Pros

  • A great clip to watch at home when you need a little extra homework help
  • Video is straightforward and easy to follow

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