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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). It can be expressed as: a² + b² = c².

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What type of triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees?

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An acute triangle.

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If a triangle has one angle greater than 90 degrees, what type of triangle is it?

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An obtuse triangle.

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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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Given a right triangle with legs of lengths 12 and 35, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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37.

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In a right triangle, if one leg is 5 feet and the hypotenuse is 13 feet, what is the length of the other leg?

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12 feet.

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What is the formula to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

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Use the Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c².

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If the lengths of two sides of a right triangle are 8 and 15, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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17.

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What is the distance from the ground to the top of a ladder leaning against a wall if the ladder is 13 feet long and the base is 5 feet away from the wall?

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12 feet.

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What is an acute triangle?

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A triangle where all three angles are less than 90 degrees.