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 Pythagorean Theorem?

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Which type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

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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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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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What set of sides can form a right triangle?

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The set of sides 5, 12, and 13 can form a right triangle.

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What is the formula to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

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True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem can be used for any triangle.

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False. The Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.

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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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If the hypotenuse is 10 and one leg is 6, what is the length of the other leg?

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