Mr. Appledorf's On-Line PowerPoint Math Lessons
Pythagorean Theorem
Objectives:
Students will prove and use the Pythagorean Theorem, demonstrate how the distance formula and the Pythagorean Theorem are related, and use the distance formula.
NCTM Standards:
Students use symbolic algebra to represent and explain mathematical relationships.
California Content Standards:
(25.0) Students use properties of the number system to judge the validity of results, to justify each step of a procedure, and to prove or disprove statements.
Slides:
* Pythagorean Theorem
* Pythagorean Theorem Proof
* The Distance Formula
* Using the Distance Formula
* Here is one for you to try.
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