Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Front

To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

Back

Right triangles only

Front

The side that measures 8 is the...

Back

leg

Front

The legs form what type of angle?

Back

Right

Front

The longest side of a right triangle is called the...

Back

hypotenuse

Front

The side that measures 3 is the...

Back

leg

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem formula?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 6 and the other leg is 8, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

10 (using the Pythagorean theorem: 6² + 8² = 10²).

Front

What do the letters a and b represent in the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

The lengths of the legs of the right triangle.

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

Front

Can the Pythagorean theorem be used for non-right triangles?

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.