Mathematics Grade 8 15 min

Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg length

Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg length

What you'll learn

  • Identify the place value (tenths, hundredths, thousandths) of a given digit in a decimal number with at least 80% accuracy on a worksheet.
  • Explain the relationship between decimal place values and fractions (e.g., 0.1 is equivalent to 1/10) using clear and concise language in at least two out of three oral explanations.
  • Apply understanding of decimal place value to correctly write decimals in expanded form (e.g., 3.456 = 3 + 0.4 + 0.05 + 0.006) for at least 4 out of 5 given decimals.
  • Solve problems involving comparing and ordering decimals to the thousandths place using place value understanding, correctly ordering at least 3 out of 4 sets of decimals.

Tutorial Preview

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Find the missing leg 'a' when b=3 and c=5.

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Find the missing leg 'b' when a=5 and c=13.

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Find leg 'a' when b=4 and c=8. Round to one decimal place.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A right triangle has leg b=6 and hypotenuse c=10. What is the length of leg a?
0.8
1.11.7
2.64
3.4
Easy
A right triangle has leg a=9 and hypotenuse c=15. What is the length of leg b?
0.12
1.17.5
2.144
3.6
Easy
Find the missing leg 'a' in a right triangle with leg b=12 and hypotenuse c=15.
0.9
1.19.2
2.81
3.3

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Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg length is a Grade 8 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg length?

You'll be able to: Identify the place value (tenths, hundredths, thousandths) of a given digit in a decimal number with at least 80% accuracy on a worksheet; Explain the relationship between decimal place values and fractions (e.g., 0.1 is….

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