Pythagorean Theorem Visual
Pythagorean Theorem Visual
1. What does the yellow area represent?
2. What does the multi-colored square in the top right represent?
3. What does the mostly white area represent?
Directions
Click on the small circles of color in the top 2 squares and drag them to the matching color circle in the bottom square.
4. What do you notice after you pull down all of the colors into the bottom square?
5. Look at your answer for number 4. Using mathematics, explain why the correct answer for number 4 is a true statement.
6. Look at the picture below. Based on what you learned from this app, how long would the longest side of the triangle have to be? Explain your answer.
