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INTERNATIONAL CLASS
PROGRAM OF MATHEMATICS
2009
BASIC COMPETENCE
BASIC COMPETENCE
Using Pythagorean Theorem
to determine the length of
right triangle
In this chapter, you will:
Discover the
Pythagorean
Theorem.
Use the Pythagorean
Theorem to calculate
the distance between
any two points.
OBJECTIVES
:
Use the Pythagorean
Theorem to calculate
the distance between
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Look at the map below. It is
On the map, we can see that
distance between Tafemaar (
archipelago) and Tual (Tanimbar
archipelago) is 3 cm, and the distance
between Tual and Saumlaki (Tanimbar
Archipelago) is 4 cm. Iramual
motorboat sails from Tanimbar to Aru
trough Kai archipelago. While
Isabela motorboat sails from
Tanimbat to Aru. Which motorboat
will arrived firstly in Aru if both of the
motorboat start their sailing in the
same time and velocity?
A
USE THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM TO CALCULATE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ANY TWO POINT
K
A
T
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It is the map of an archipelago in Maluku.
we can see that the
distance between Tafemaar (Aru
archipelago) and Tual (Tanimbar
archipelago) is 3 cm, and the distance
between Tual and Saumlaki (Tanimbar
Archipelago) is 4 cm. Iramual
sails from Tanimbar to Aru
trough Kai archipelago. While
Isabela motorboat sails from
Tanimbat to Aru. Which motorboat
will arrived firstly in Aru if both of the
motorboat start their sailing in the
To answer the question above we must know the
distance between Aru and Tanimbar firstly. The
position of the three islands is shown on picture 7.
USE THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM TO CALCULATE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ANY TWO POINT
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Direct Instruction
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To answer the question above we must know the
Tanimbar firstly. The
position of the three islands is shown on picture 7.
USE THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM TO CALCULATE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ANY TWO POINT
Direct Instruction
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We can make a connection line among the three islands. It will be a right triangle.
So, we can make an equation:
AT
2
= AK
2
+ KT
2
= 3
2
+ 4
2
= 25
AT = 25
AT = 5
Thus, the distance between Aru and Tanimbar archipelago is 5 cm in the picture.
By knowing the distance between Aru and Tanimbar, we will also know what
motorboat will arrive firstly.
Pythagorean Theorem is a simple theorem to solve many daily problem related
with plane and space geometry.
We have proved the Pythagorean Theorem in our first meeting.
to Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the distance between any two points.
of the formulas below are got from Pythagorean Theorem.
Conclusion :
Remember that In a right triangle, the sum of the
squares of the lengths of the legs equals the square of
the length of the hypotenuse. If
of the legs, and c is the
a
2
+ b
2
= c
2
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We can make a connection line among the three islands. It will be a right triangle.
ke an equation:
the distance between Aru and Tanimbar archipelago is 5 cm in the picture.
stance between Aru and Tanimbar, we will also know what
motorboat will arrive firstly.
Pythagorean Theorem is a simple theorem to solve many daily problem related
with plane and space geometry.
We have proved the Pythagorean Theorem in our first meeting. Therefore
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the distance between any two points.
of the formulas below are got from Pythagorean Theorem.
Remember that In a right triangle, the sum of the
squares of the lengths of the legs equals the square of
the length of the hypotenuse. If a and b are the lengths
of the legs, and c is the length of the hypotenuse, then
If ABC has 90
o
in A, then it will fulfill:
BC
2
= AC
2
+ AB
2
or
a
2
= b
2
+ c
2
b
2
= a
2
c
2
c
2
= a
2
b
2
3
We can make a connection line among the three islands. It will be a right triangle.
the distance between Aru and Tanimbar archipelago is 5 cm in the picture.
stance between Aru and Tanimbar, we will also know what
Pythagorean Theorem is a simple theorem to solve many daily problem related
Therefore, we will try
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the distance between any two points. All
in A, then it will fulfill:
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EXAMPLE A
Let ABC has 90
o
in A. The length of AB = 4 cm and
AC = 3 cm. Determine the length of BC!
SOLUTION:
BC
2
= AB
2
+ AC
2
BC
2
= 4
2
+ 3
2
BC
2
= 16 + 9
BC
2
= 25
BC = V = c
EXAMPLE B
Look at the picture. It is known that b = 6
and c = 5. Find the value of a!
a
2
= b
2
+ c
2
a
2
= 6
2
+ 5
2
a
2
= 36 + 25
a
2
= 61
a = V = .8
EXAMPLE C
Based on the picture, determine the value of p!
SOLUTION:
(10)
2
= p
2
+ 6
2
100 = p
2
+ 36
100 - 36 = p
2
64 = p
2
p = V = 8
or
p
2
= (10)
2
- 6
2
= 100 36
p
2
= 64
p = V = 8
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EXAMPLE D
On the picture, you can see AB= 12 cm, BC= 9 cm, and CD=25 cm. Determine the
length of AD.
SOLUTION:
()
2
= ()
2
+()
2
= ()
2
+(9)
2
= + 8 =
= V =
()
2
= ()
2
+ ()
2
()
2
= ()
2
+()
2
()
2
= -
()
2
=
= V =
EXAMPLE E
How high up on the wall will a 20-foot ladder
touch if the foot of the ladder is placed 5 feet
from the wall?
SOLUTION:
The ladder is the hypotenuse of a right
triangle, so
a
2
+ b
2
= c
2
(5)
2
+ (h)
2
= (20)
2
Subtitute
25 + h
2
= 400 Multiply
h
2
= 375 Substract 25 from the both sides
= V = 9. Take the square root of each side.
The top of the ladder will touch the wall about 19.4 feet up from the ground.
Notice that the exact answer in Example A is V . However, this is a p ractical
application, so you need to calculate the approximate answer.
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1. Find y on the picture below
2. The congruent sides of an isosceles triangle measure 6 cm, and the base
measures 8 cm. Find the area.
3. The diagonal of a square measures 32 meters. What is the area of the square?
4. How high on a building will a 15- foot ladder touch if the foot of the ladder is
5 feet from the building?
5. The front and back walls of an A-frame cabin
are isosceles triangles, each with a base
measuring 10 m and legs measuring 13 m. The
entire front wall is made of glass1 cm thick that
cost $120/[Link] did the glass for the front
wall cost?
Note : Number 1, 3, and 5 left as an exercise in your worksheet.
Open in your worksheet, and do the exercise
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