Section 6: Improve your problem solving

Calculate the length of one side of an automatically generated right triangle by using the Pythagorean Theorem, and then check your answers. Pythagorean Explorer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Geometry, Trigonometry

Related Topics: algebra, angles, assessment, distance, exponents, geometry, length, pythagorean theorem, solving equations, squares, triangle, trigonometry

Learn about how the Pythagorean Theorem works through investigating the standard geometric proof. Parameters: Sizes of the legs of the triangle.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Geometry, Trigonometry

Related Topics: algebra, angles, area, coordinate plane, distance, geometry, length, pythagorean theorem, slides, solving equations, squares, triangle, triangles, trigonometry