How Do I Use This Activity?

This applet allows the viewer to calculate the length of one side of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Controls and Output

• One side of the right triangle is labeled with an "X". The "X" designates which side of the triangle the viewer is to calculate the measure of using the Pythagorean Theorem.
  

• Input your solution into the input box and click the "Check Answer" button.
  

• To try out the Pythagorean Theorem on another triangle click the "New Triangle" button.