Pythagorean Triples - Either Missing Length (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on the Pythagorean theorem, specifically identifying missing side lengths in right triangles. It involves practicing the calculation of missing side lengths based on predetermined side lengths, encouraging precision in working with decimal values. The topic is designed as an introductory level to Pythagorean triples, allowing learners to apply the theorem in different contexts and enhance their understanding of geometric relationships. It includes multiple problems each requiring the finding of decimal values of unknown sides using given information about the other two sides of a triangle.

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Pythagorean Triples - Either Missing Length Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Pythagorean Triples - Either Missing Length (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Pythagoras - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/pythagoras_practice/

1

Find the length of the missing side as a decimal value based on the Pythagorean theorem

a

2

b

7

c

1

d

6

e

8

f

5

2

Find the length of the missing side as a decimal value based on the Pythagorean theorem

a

10

b

13

c

12

d

14

e

8

f

135

3

Find the length of the missing side as a decimal value based on the Pythagorean theorem

a

13

b

11

c

18

d

15

e

12

f

65

4

Find the length of the missing side as a decimal value based on the Pythagorean theorem

a

8

b

5

c

4

d

16

e

60

f

10

5

Find the length of the missing side as a decimal value based on the Pythagorean theorem

a

7

b

5

c

3

d

8

e

1

f

4

6

Find the length of the missing side as a decimal value based on the Pythagorean theorem

a

5

b

8

c

6

d

7

e

3

f

2

7

Find the length of the missing side as a decimal value based on the Pythagorean theorem

a

8

b

7

c

12

d

1

e

5

f

3