Pythagorean Equation from Squares - Either Missing Length (Radical)

Level 1

This math topic covers the application of the Pythagorean theorem to solve for missing side lengths in right triangles, specifically focusing on finding the square root of each side length from given equations. The problems present equations where students need to isolate and calculate the radical (square root) for the missing 'a' or 'b' values, given the sums of the squares of the other two sides. This practice integrates basic algebraic manipulations with the concepts of squares and square roots, aiding in building foundational skills in understanding Pythagorean relationships.

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Squares - Either Missing Length (Radical)

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Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'a' in this equation

a2+52=92a^2 + 5^2 = 9^2

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Pythagorean Equation from Squares - Either Missing Length (Radical) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Pythagorean Equation from Squares - Either Missing Length (Radical) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Pythagoras - Foundations' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/pythagoras_foundations/
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Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'b' in this equation
A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = 7 to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 24
b A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 172
c A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 122
d A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 73
2
Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'a' in this equation
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + 6 to the power of 2 = 9 to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 126
b A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 45
c A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 207
3
Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'b' in this equation
A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = 9 to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 239
b A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 85
c A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 158
d A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 77
e A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 166
4
Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'b' in this equation
A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = 5 to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 59
b A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 34
c A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 9
5
Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'b' in this equation
A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = 4 to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 7
b A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 23
c A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 57
d A LaTex expression showing b = square root of 39
6
Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'a' in this equation
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + 4 to the power of 2 = 5 to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 34
b A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 66
c A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 9
d A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 59
7
Find the radical (square root) for the value of 'a' in this equation
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + 2 to the power of 2 = 9 to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 239
b A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 77
c A LaTex expression showing a = square root of 158