Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

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Right triangles only

Front

The legs form what type of angle? Options: Acute, Obtuse, Reflex, Right

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Right

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The longest side of a right triangle is called the...

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hypotenuse

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The longest side of a right triangle is directly across from the...

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right angle.

Front

What does the Pythagorean theorem state?

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The squares of the two smaller sides of a right triangle sum to equal the square of the longest side.

Front

If a² = 10 and b² = 30, what is c²?

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40

Front

What is the final step in solving this work for c?
a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²
Options: Divide both sides by 2, Take the square root of both sides

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Take the square root of both sides

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is a² + b² + c²

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false

Front

Solve for x.

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10

Front

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse? Options: a²⁺b²=c², a+b=c, a-b=c, c-a=c

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a²⁺b²=c²