Pythagorean Theorem Practice

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a number that when multiplied by itself equals a given number; opposite of squaring a number

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Square Root

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The two sides of a right triangle that form the right angle; the two smaller sides of a right triangle

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Leg

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Multiplying a number by itself; opposite of square rooting a number

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Squaring

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The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle; the longest side in a right triangle

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Hypotenuse

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If the sum of the squares of the lengths of two sides of a triangle is equal to the square of the length of the third side, what is the triangle?

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Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem (Proof)

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A mathematical statement which we can prove to be true

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Theorem

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A theorem attributed to Pythagoras that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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Pythagorean Theorem

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A triangle that has a 90 degree angle.

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Right Triangle

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Which sentence belongs in the proof describing the image? Options: The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square., The sum of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square., The difference of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square., The differences of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

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The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

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Would a triangle with these side lengths be a right triangle? 4, 5, 6

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No