Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 3 cm and the other leg is 4 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

5 cm

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

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

Front

In a right triangle, if the lengths of the legs are 5 cm and 12 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

13 cm

Front

What do the letters a, b, and c represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a and b are the lengths of the legs, and c is the length of the hypotenuse.

Front

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

Back

8 cm

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 8 cm, 15 cm, and 17 cm, is it a right triangle?

Back

Yes, it is a right triangle.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle according to the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

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