Converse of Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse.

Front

True or False: In a right triangle, side c is always the longest side.

Back

True.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 2.1 and 7.2, and the third side is 7.5, is it a right triangle?

Back

Yes.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

In the Pythagorean Theorem, what do a and b represent?

Back

The lengths of the two shorter sides of a right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, is it a right triangle?

Back

Yes, because 3² + 4² = 5².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

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

Back

It is not a right triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

In a right triangle, if one side is 6 and the hypotenuse is 10, what is the length of the other side?

Back

8 (using 6² + b² = 10²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Front

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

Back

The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8