Word problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem-Geometry Help
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Channel: MooMooMath and Science · 2014 · Education
In this video, I go over directions for solving word problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem. Example Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Word Problem 1 A ship leaves port and travels 100 km due east then turns due south and travels 75km. How far from port is the ship? Solution= Draw a triangle from the measurements and use the Pythagorean Theorem in order to find the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse will equal the distance the ship is from port. Word Problem 2 Find the perimeter of a triangle. Use the Pythagorean Theorem in order to find the perimeter. You may also enjoy... Pythagorean Theorem word problems/Khan Academy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVrkLIcA2qw What was up with Pythagoras? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1E7I7_r3Cw -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Study Skills Teacher's Secret Guide to your Best Grades" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bsg8gaSbw -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
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