Pythagorean Theorem Flashcard 11-15 REMAKE

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The Pythagorean Theorem states that 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). It can be expressed as: c² = a² + b².

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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

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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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Calculate 6².

Back

36

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If Box A has an area of 15 and Box B has an area of 45, what is the area of Box C?

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60

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Calculate 9².

Back

81

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If Box A has an area of 20 and Box B has an area of 60, what is the area of Box C?

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80

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

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

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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.