Verifying the Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

If three sides of a right triangle are 9, 40, and 41, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

41

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Front

What are the 2 shorter sides of a right triangle called?

Back

Legs

Front

What does 'c' represent in the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

The length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What do 'a' and 'b' represent in the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

The lengths of the legs of the triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

Can the Pythagorean theorem be used for non-right triangles?

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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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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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

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

Back

The sum of the squares of the two legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8