Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a = 3 and b = 4, what is c in a right triangle?

Back

c = 5 (using a² + b² = c²).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the converse of the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

If a² + b² = c², then the triangle is a right triangle.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can the Pythagorean theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Yes, because 5² + 12² = 13².

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