Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

In a right triangle, the longest side is called the _________.

Back

hypotenuse

Front

The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle is the _________.

Back

hypotenuse

Front

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

Back

5

Front

The formula to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle is _________.

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

In the triangle with sides 6, 8, and x, if x is the hypotenuse, find x.

Back

10

Front

The two shorter sides of a right triangle are called _________.

Back

legs

Front

If a triangle has sides measuring 5, 12, and 13, is it a right triangle?

Back

Yes, because 5² + 12² = 13².

Front

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

Back

The sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

Front

If the hypotenuse is 15 and one leg is 9, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

12