Pythagorean Theorem (Vocabulary)

Front

Define the term 'right angle'

Back

A 90 degree angle

Front

The first Pythagorean Triple is ______

Back

3 - 4 - 5

Front

When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

To find the missing length of a right triangle

Front

Define a Pythagorean Triple

Back

When all three sides of a right triangle are whole numbers

Front

Which choice represents the legs?

Back

a and b

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

What does 'c' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The length of the hypotenuse

Front

What are the legs of a right triangle?

Back

The two sides that form the right angle

Front

If one leg is 3 and the other leg is 4, what is the hypotenuse?

Back

5 (using 3-4-5 triangle)

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees