Pythagorean Theorem

Front

Define the term 'right angle'

Back

A 90 degree angle.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b): c² = a² + b².

Front

What are the legs of a right triangle?

Back

The two sides that form the right angle, typically referred to as 'a' and 'b'.

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The side opposite the right angle, and the longest side of the triangle.

Front

Does the set of numbers 20, 25, 15 represent a right triangle?

Back

Yes.

Front

Does the set of numbers 15, 12, and 9 form a right triangle?

Back

Yes.

Front

If a right triangle has legs of length 8 and 15, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

17.

Front

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

Back

Use the Pythagorean Theorem: c² = a² + b².

Front

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

Back

8.

Front

What is the relationship between the angles in a right triangle?

Back

One angle is always 90 degrees, and the sum of the other two angles is 90 degrees.