Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle?

Back

Hypotenuse C

Front

If a = 9 and b = 40, what is c in the equation a² + b² = c²?

Back

c = 41

Front

True or False: To find c in a right triangle, you ADD a² and b², then take the square root.

Back

True

Front

What are the two shorter sides of a right triangle called?

Back

Legs

Front

True or False: To find b in a right triangle, you ADD a² and c², then take the square root.

Back

False

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

In a right triangle, if one leg is 3 and the other leg is 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

5 (using 3² + 4² = 5²)

Front

What does 'c' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The length of the hypotenuse.

Front

If c = 10 and a = 6, what is b in the equation a² + b² = c²?

Back

b = 8 (using 6² + b² = 10²)

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 legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.