Year 8 Mathematics / Pythagoras' Theorem

Finding a Shorter Side

Use Pythagoras' theorem to find an unknown shorter side when the hypotenuse and one shorter side are given.

Syllabus area

Measurement and Space

Focus

Develop Pythagoras fluency as the direct prerequisite for Year 9 working with triangles and trigonometric ratios.

You can jump straight to the Mastery Quiz whenever you are ready.

Nova Maths

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