1. a2 + b2 = c2 PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM-
used to find the missing side of a right triangle when you are given two sides
a2 + b2 = c2

2. Find the value of x. Give your answer in simplest radical form.
a2 + b2 = c2
Pythagorean Theorem
= x2
Substitute 2 for a, 6 for b, and x for c.
40 = x2
Simplify.
Find the positive square root.
Simplify the radical.

3. Find the missing side length.
a2 + b2 = c2
Pythagorean Theorem
42 + b2 = 122
Substitute 4 for a and 12 for c.
b2 = 128
Multiply and subtract 16 from both sides.
Find the positive square root.

4. Find the value of x. Give your answer in simplest radical form.
a2 + b2 = c2
Pythagorean Theorem
(x – 2) = x2
Substitute x – 2 for a, 4 for b, and x for c.
x2 – 4x = x2
Multiply.
–4x + 20 = 0
Combine like terms.
20 = 4x
Add 4x to both sides.
5 = x
Divide both sides by 4.

5. Find the perimeter and area of ∆𝑨𝑩𝑪.

6. Assignment
Worksheet
pg. 301 (17,30-32)
pg. 302 (38, 39)