Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

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

Front

In a right triangle, what do the legs form?

Back

A right angle.

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 6 cm and the other leg is 8 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

10 cm.

Front

What is the length of the diagonal of a rectangle with sides 90 m and 120 m?

Back

150 m.

Front

If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 13 cm and one leg is 5 cm, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

12 cm.

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.

Front

Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

Front

If a right triangle has legs of lengths 9 cm and 12 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

15 cm.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

Back

To find the length of a side in a right triangle.