Topic 4 Pythagorean Theorem Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle

Front

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

Back

Square root

Front

The ___ of a right triangle are the two sides of the triangle that form the right angle.

Back

Legs of a right triangle

Front

The _______ of a right triangle is the side of the triangle that is opposite the right angle.

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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 the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 5²).

Front

What do the letters 'a' and 'b' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The lengths of the legs of the right triangle.

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.

Front

If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 and one leg is 6, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

8 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 10² - 6² = 8²).