Pythagorean Theorem Review

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

In a right triangle with sides 6, 7, and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

7.

Front

If a = 9 and b = 7, what is the length of side c in a right triangle?

Back

11.4.

Front

Is side c in a right triangle always the longest side?

Back

True.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

Back

a² + b² = c².

Front

If a right triangle has legs of length 5 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

13.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle according to the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The sum of the squares of the two legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 8 and the hypotenuse is 10, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

6.

Front

Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

Front

What is the length of the missing side if one leg is 15 and the hypotenuse is 17?

Back

8.