Pythagorean Theorem

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What are the legs of a right triangle?

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The legs of a right triangle are the two sides that form the right angle, commonly referred to as sides 'a' and 'b'.

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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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State the Pythagorean Theorem formula.

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If one leg of a right triangle is 3 and the other leg is 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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Which set of sides can form a right triangle? 4, 5, 6 or 5, 12, 13?

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

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In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the two legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

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How do you find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

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To find a missing side, use the Pythagorean Theorem: rearrange the formula to solve for the unknown side.

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What does it mean if a triangle is a right triangle?

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A triangle is a right triangle if one of its angles measures 90 degrees.

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What is the significance of the Pythagorean Theorem in real life?

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The Pythagorean Theorem is used in various fields such as construction, navigation, and physics to determine distances and angles.