Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem applies only 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 9 and the other leg is 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the formula for finding the length of a leg in a right triangle?

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What is a right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

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

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If the hypotenuse is 13 and one leg is 5, what is the length of the other leg?

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What is the value of 7^2?

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7^2 = 49.

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What type of angle do the legs of a right triangle form?

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The legs of a right triangle form a right angle.