Pythagoras' theorem
Apply Pythagoras' theorem to find unknown sides in right-angled triangles and solve real-world problems.
Measurement and Space · MA5-PYT-C-01
Sub-topics
Finding the hypotenuse
Use Pythagoras' theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse in right-angled triangles.
Finding a shorter side
Rearrange Pythagoras' theorem to find an unknown shorter side (leg) of a right-angled triangle.
Pythagorean triads
Identify Pythagorean triads, recognise triad families, and use triad knowledge to solve problems without a calculator.
Applications of Pythagoras' theorem
Apply Pythagoras' theorem to solve real-world problems involving distances, areas and composite shapes.