Pythagorean Theorem Flashcard-

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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A right triangle.

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In a right triangle, which side is always the longest?

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The hypotenuse, denoted as side c.

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If a triangle has sides of lengths 20, 25, and 15, does it form a right triangle?

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Yes, it does form a right triangle.

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What is the formula to find the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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What is the relationship between the sides of an acute triangle?

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In an acute triangle, the square of the length of the longest side is less than the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

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What is the relationship between the sides of an obtuse triangle?

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In an obtuse triangle, the square of the length of the longest side is greater than the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

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How can you determine if a set of three lengths can form a right triangle?

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What is the value of c if a = 3 and b = 4 in a right triangle?

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.