Prove and apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
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Example: Determine if the triangle with side lengths of 10, 12, and 18 is a right triangle. Justify your reasoning.General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Geometry
Idea: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
Standard: Right Triangles - Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solving problems, including those involving the altitudes of right triangles and triangles with special angle relationships. Use special right triangles to solve problems using the properties of triangles.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
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Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes
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Annotated Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem :
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