What are the legs of a right triangle called?
Pythagorean Theorem Checkpoint

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1.
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Sides a and b are called legs.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?
Back
The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do you do with a² and b² to find c in a right triangle?
Back
You ADD a² and b², then take the square root to find c.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What letter represents the hypotenuse in a right triangle?
Back
c
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
To find the missing length of a right triangle.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?
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a² + b² = c²
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a = 3 and b = 4, what is c?
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c = 5 (since 3² + 4² = 5²).
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