Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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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, which is opposite the right angle.

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When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

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We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing length of a side in a right triangle.

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If one side of a right triangle is 12 and the other side is 9, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What does it mean if a triangle does not satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem?

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If a triangle does not satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem, it is not a right triangle.

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In a right triangle, if the lengths of the two legs are 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?

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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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True or False: The longest side of a right triangle is called the hypotenuse.

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True.