Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.

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How Do You Find the Distance Between Two Points?

Trying to find the distance between two points? Use the distance formula! Want to see how it's done? Check out this tutorial!
How Do You Find the Length of a Leg of a Right Triangle?

Finding the missing length of a side of a right triangle? If you have the other two side lengths, you can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve! Check out this tutorial and see how to use this really helpful theorem to find that missing side measurement!
How Do You Determine if a Triangle Is a Right Triangle if You Know its Sides?

Think your triangle is a right triangle? Want to be sure? If you have the length of each side, apply the Pythagorean theorem to the triangle. If you get a true statement when you simplify, then you do indeed have a right triangle! If you get a false statement, then you can be sure that your triangle is not a right triangle. Check out this tutorial and learn how use the Pythagorean theorem to see if a triangle is a right triangle!
What are the Legs and Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle?

Looking for some terminology used with right triangles? Then this tutorial was made for you! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to the names for the different parts of a right triangle. Check it out!
What is the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem?

The converse of the Pythagorean Theorem is like the the Pythagorean Theorem in reverse. You can use it both forward and backward! Not all theorems work this way, but the Pythagorean Theorem does! This tutorial will show you how to use both the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
What Is the Distance Formula?

If you need to find the distance between to points on the coordinate, you'll probably use the distance formula to get your answer. This tutorial introduces you to the distance formula and even shows you how to find it!
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

The Pythagorean theorem is a very popular theorem that shows a special relationship between the sides of a right triangle. In this tutorial, you'll get introduced to the Pythagorean theorem and see how it's used to solve for a missing length on a right triangle!
How Was the Distance Formula Derived?

Trying to find the distance between two points on the coordinate plane? Use the distance formula! Can't remember it? Not a problem if you've watched this tutorial! This tutorial shows you how to derive the distance formula. You even use the Pythagorean theorem to find it! Take a look!
How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Cone if You Don't Know the Slant Height?

Want to find the lateral and surface areas of a cone? Don't have the slant height? No problem! This tutorial will show you how to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the slant height. Then, you'll see how to find the lateral area and surface area. Take a look!
How Do You Find the Slant Height of a Cone?

Trying to find the slant height of a cone? Use the height of the cone and the radius of the base to form a right triangle. Then, use the Pythagorean theorem to find the slant height. Watch this tutorial to see this process step-by-step!