Converse of Pythagoras Theorem

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

Do the side lengths 13, 80, and 81 form a right triangle?

Back

No

Front

Is a triangle with sides 6 in, 8 in, and 10 in a right triangle?

Back

Yes

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

What is the definition of a right triangle?

Back

A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.

Front

What are the legs of a right triangle?

Back

The two sides that form the right angle.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 5, 12, and 13, is it a right triangle?

Back

Yes

Front

What is the converse of the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

If a² + b² = c², then the triangle is a right triangle.

Front

How can you determine if a triangle is a right triangle using side lengths?

Back

Check if a² + b² = c² holds true.

Front

What is the relationship between the hypotenuse and the legs in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is always longer than either leg.