Pythagorean Theorem 8.6C, 8.7C D

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

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What does the letter 'c' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The letter 'c' represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

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Which set of side lengths does not form a right triangle? 14, 15, 29 or 36, 77, 85?

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The side lengths 14, 15, 29 do not form a right triangle.

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

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If a right triangle has legs of length 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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

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In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

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Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

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No, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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

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