Students will learn what the Pythagorean inequality theorem is, and, informally, why it's true. Then students will practice solving problems involving the theorem.
Pythagorean Inequality Theorem - Obtuse, Acute or Right? by Mario's Math Tutoring
Next, give your students these challenges:
- Clever Santa by NRICH
- 2019 Math Kangaroo Levels 7-8 Problem #24 by STEM4all
- Math Kangaroo 2017 Levels 7-8 Problem #22 by STEM4all
Conclude by leading this investigation:
Cookie Monster Problem
by MathPickle