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Pythagorean Theorem Applications Guide

The document presents the Pythagorean theorem and its converse. It defines these key mathematical concepts and provides examples and exercises to illustrate their application in right triangles.

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Pythagorean Theorem Applications Guide

The document presents the Pythagorean theorem and its converse. It defines these key mathematical concepts and provides examples and exercises to illustrate their application in right triangles.

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Level: 3 AC
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Pythagorean theorem Establishment:
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REQUIRED SKILLS PEDAGOGICAL ORIENTATIONS

Use the Pythagorean theorem and its converse


to show other results, in situations where
Characterize the right triangle by the property of the aim is not just to calculate a
Pythagoras and its converse. length or to demonstrate that a triangle is right-angled.
Show different applications and different types of
Calculate the length of a side of a right triangle problems related to the concept studied.
from that of the other two. Reactivating properties from previous years
(mediatrix of a segment, perpendicular lines and
parallels).
.

EXTENSIONS PRE-REQUIS

-Trigonometry. Use this relationship


Calculate the square of a number.
Geometry in secondary.
optics (physics) Calculate the area of a triangle.
The side BC, opposite the right angle
Objective is the hypotenuse of the triangle; Course content Applications
it is the largest side.
Theorem of Pythagoras
We set AC = 9 cm; AB = 12 cm; 1- definition Exercise 1
BC = 15 cm In a RIGHT ANGLE TRIANGLE,
TENis a triangle
Calcule : AB² = the square of the measure of the hypotenuse is equal
rectangle in E.
AC² = to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the sides of the angle TE 5 cm ; EN 2 cm.

BC² = law. 1) CalculateTN.


Circle the correct statement If triangle ABC is RIGHT-ANGLED at A,
AB² = AC² = BC² so B

AB² + BC² = AC² BC² = AB² + AC² A C


AB² + AC² = BC² 2-Application:
1) Construct a right triangle ABC at A such that AB =
AB² = AC² + BC
and AC = 5 cm.

2) Calculate the hypotenuse BC. Justify.

3-Note:

Using the Pythagorean theorem to calculate

the length of a side of a right triangle.


II- Converse of the Pythagorean theorem
1-Reverse theorem
In a triangle, if the square of the length of the longest side
the square is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of
Activity 2: Exercise 2:
two other sides then this triangle is right-angled.
1) Draw a segment [AB] such that ABC is a triangle
2-Note
AB = 10 cm. The converse of the Pythagorean theorem is very useful AB = 3,6cm
Draw the circle (c) with a diameter to show that a triangle is right-angled
[AB]. (perpendicularity). AC = 4,8 cm

Place a point M on the circle (c) 3-Example 2 BC = 6 cm


as is We consider triangle ABC such that AB = 4.5 cm; AC =
6 cm and BC = 7.5 cm.
Show that the triangle with sides 4, 5, 6, and 7.5 is 1. Construct the figure
AM = 8 cm.
good rectangle. 2. Show that the
What is the nature of the triangle? triangle ABC is
On one hand, rectangle in A
ABM? Justify.
BC27.52
3) Calculate BM. 56.25

On the other hand,


AB2+ AC2= 4.52+ 62
= 20.25 + 36
= 56.25

So BC2= AB2+ AC2


So according to the converse of the Pythagorean theorem,
Triangle ABC is right-angled at A.

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