Pythagorean Theorem Vocab

Front

Pythagorean Theorem applies to which triangle?

Back

Right

Front

Side of a right triangle opposite the right angle?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

Back

True

Front

In a right triangle, a = 8, c = 17. Setup to find b:

Back

8² + b² = 17²

Front

Opposite of squaring a number

Back

square root

Front

Pythagorean theorem is used to find:

Back

missing sides only

Front

Right triangle definition

Back

A triangle with a 90° angle.

Front

Letter representing hypotenuse?

Back

c

Front

Hypotenuse

Back

Longest side in a right triangle

Front

Represents the legs:

Back

a and b