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Pythagorean Proofs

Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Quadrilaterals and Polygons
Math: Geometry: Quadrilaterals
Math: Geometry: Triangles
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
2.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Pythagorean Proofs

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will explore proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Students will explore the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem using area of squares, area of triangles and trapezoids, and by dissection. Students will then be asked to apply what they have learned about the Pythagorean Theorem.

Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Quadrilaterals and Polygons
Math: Geometry: Quadrilaterals
Math: Geometry: Triangles
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
2.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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