Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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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, which is opposite the right angle.

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In the equation, c represents the length of the hypotenuse, while a and b represent the lengths of the other two sides of the right triangle.

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

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True or False: The hypotenuse is always the shortest side of a right triangle.

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False. The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle.

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If the lengths of the two legs of a right triangle are 5 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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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, how do you find the other leg?

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