Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?

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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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If one leg of a right triangle is 7 units and the hypotenuse is 18 units, what is the length of the other leg?

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The length of the other leg is approximately 16.6 units.

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True or False: The hypotenuse is always the longest side of a right triangle.

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True.

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What does the Pythagorean theorem relate to in a right triangle?

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It relates the lengths of the legs and the hypotenuse.

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If a right triangle has legs of lengths 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the relationship between the areas of squares constructed on the legs and the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

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The sum of the areas of the squares on the legs is equal to the area of the square on the hypotenuse.

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a and b represent the lengths of the legs of the right triangle.

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What is the significance of the right angle in a right triangle?

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The right angle indicates that the triangle can be analyzed using the Pythagorean theorem.

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If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 units and one leg is 6 units, what is the length of the other leg?

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