Pythagorean triples

In this lesson, we will learn about the term "Pythagorean triples" and how to recognise them.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the name of the longest side of a right-angled triangle?

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Q2.Which diagram shows the hypotenuse correctly highlighted and labelled?

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Q3.A right-angled triangle has the sides a, b and c. Choose the correct formula for finding the length of side a.

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Q4.Work out the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle shown below.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the name of the longest side of a right-angled triangle?

1/4

Q2.Which diagram shows the hypotenuse correctly highlighted and labelled?

2/4

Q3.A right-angled triangle has the sides a, b and c. Choose the correct formula for finding the length of side a.

3/4

Q4.Work out the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle shown below.

4/4

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Pythagorean Triples

Exit Quiz

Q1.Which side the the hypotenuse of the below triangle?

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Q2.The digram shows a right-angled triangle. Which of the statements is correct?

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Q3.Which equation does NOT relate to the triangle show below?

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Q4.Work out the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle shown below.

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Q5.Find the length of the missing side of the right-angled triangle.

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Q6.Use Pythagoras’ Theorem to determine which of the sets of numbers below are Pythagorean triples:

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Pythagorean Triples

Exit Quiz

Q1.Which side the the hypotenuse of the below triangle?

1/6

Q2.The digram shows a right-angled triangle. Which of the statements is correct?

2/6

Q3.Which equation does NOT relate to the triangle show below?

3/6

Q4.Work out the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle shown below.

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Q5.Find the length of the missing side of the right-angled triangle.

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Q6.Use Pythagoras’ Theorem to determine which of the sets of numbers below are Pythagorean triples:

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Lesson summary: Pythagorean triples

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