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WHEEL OF THEODORUS

CALCULATION CHART

1. Determine the length of each hypotenuse using the Pythagorean Theorem.

2. Record the measures of both (leg a) and (leg b)

3. Record hypotenuse value in its radical form

4. Using a calculator; find and record the equivalent decimal number to the radical.

5. State the Pythagorean Theorem: __________________________________

Triangle

Measure

Measure of Hypotenuse

of Leg a

of Leg b

(in radical form)

(in decimal form)

1.414213562

Directions:

Start by marking a central point on your paper that all triangles will rotate around and

draw a right triangle with both legs being 1 inch in length. Use a ruler, to be exact, and a

note card to help make right angles. Draw the hypotenuse. Now use the hypotenuse of

this triangle as the leg of the next triangle and make the second leg 1 inch in length.

Again, make sure to use a ruler and note card for accuracy. Draw in the hypotenuse.

Continue this process until all triangles have been created.

Now outline your wheel and turn it into a picture. Be creative! Be colorful, and use your

imagination.

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