Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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

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Right triangles only

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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.

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Is side a on a right triangle ALWAYS the longest side?

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false

Front

When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

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To find the missing length of a right triangle

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is

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a² + b² = c²

Front

The hypotenuse of the triangle measures

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40

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The shortest leg of the triangle measures: 16, 30, 34, 16 and 30

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16

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35 is the longest side of the triangle and it is called the hypotenuse.

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True