Lesson 2
1. Lesson 2
1.8. Connect
Module 4: The Right Kind Of Triangles
Connect
Going Beyond
This puzzle involves deductive reasoning and some knowledge of similar triangles and slope.
Print two copies of this Missing Square Puzzle. The two triangles appear to be identical—the base of each triangle is 13 units and the height of each one is 5 units. To convince yourself that each triangle is made up of identical pieces, cut out the pieces from the upper triangle in one copy that you printed. Then fit the pieces from the top triangle onto the bottom triangle in your other copy.
Where does the missing square come from?
Lesson 2 Assignment
Your lesson assignment contains some problems for you to solve using the knowledge gained during the lesson. Now you will have the chance to apply the concepts and strategies that you have learned to a new situation. Show your work to support the answers.
Open the Lesson 2 Assignment that you saved to your course folder and complete the questions.