Pythagoras' theorem (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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What does Pythagoras' theorem find?
What does Pythagoras' theorem find?
Missing side length in right-angled triangle
Name for longest side in right-angled triangle
Name for longest side in right-angled triangle
Hypotenuse
Pythagoras' theorem formula
Pythagoras' theorem formula
where is longest side
Is Pythagoras' formula given in the exam?
Is Pythagoras' formula given in the exam?
No, must memorise it
3 requirements to use Pythagoras' theorem
3 requirements to use Pythagoras' theorem
Right-angled triangle, 2 known sides, 1 missing side
Symbol showing right angle in triangle
Symbol showing right angle in triangle
Square symbol in corner
Which variable represents the hypotenuse?
Which variable represents the hypotenuse?
(the longest side)
Finding shorter side: how to rearrange formula?
Finding shorter side: how to rearrange formula?
Subtract:
4 real-world contexts for Pythagoras' theorem
4 real-world contexts for Pythagoras' theorem
Ramps, flagpoles, ladders, building structures
Calculator button to find squares
Calculator button to find squares
button
Calculator button to find square roots
Calculator button to find square roots
button
Key exam tip for Pythagoras questions
Key exam tip for Pythagoras questions
Show every step of working clearly
