The Pythagorean Theorem Quiz
If you answered E. 5, then you're correct. If you didn't, you can try to go back now and solve for the correct answer. Otherwise, read on for a detailed explanation of how to arrive at the right answer.
First, you must remember the pythagorean theorem is a squared plus b squared is equal to c squared. Now you can plug in the numbers you've been given. That leaves you with three squared plus four squared equals c squared. Three squared is nine, and four squared is 16. Add those together to get 25. You're not done because 25 is equal to c squared. Take the square root of both sides to find that c equals five.
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How to Find the Slope
If you need to find the slope of a line that exists between two points, you use the formula: m = y2 - y1/x2 - x1 where (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are points on the same line.
- Example: Points (2,2) and (6,7)
- m = (7 - 2)/(6-2)
- m = 5/4
