Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the longest side of a right triangle?

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

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

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If a right triangle has side lengths 6, 8, and 10, which side is the hypotenuse?

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The hypotenuse is 10.

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True or False: Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

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True.

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

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If one leg of a right triangle is 5 and the other leg is 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What do you call the two shorter sides of a right triangle?

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The two shorter sides of a right triangle are called the legs.

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

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

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The Pythagorean Theorem is used to determine the length of a side in a right triangle when the lengths of the other two sides are known.

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

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