The document explains the Pythagorean theorem and distance formula. The Pythagorean theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides. It provides an example of 3^2 + (-4)^2 = c^2. The distance formula gives the distance between pairs of points based on their coordinates, and is based on the Pythagorean theorem. It provides an example of calculating the distance between points (2, -4) and (2, 10).

1. “Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Formula” By: Je'keisha N. Thompson

2. Pythagorean Theorem explanation What is Pythagorean Theorem? A theorem attributed to Pythagoras that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

3. What do the variables stand for? a^2 + b^2 = c^2

4. What type of triangle do we use for the triangle? We use is a right triangle.

5. Pythagorean Theorem example a^2 + b^2 = c^2