Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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What is 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, located opposite the right angle.

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If one side of a right triangle is 3 and the other side is 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is always the side opposite the right angle.

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What is the formula to find the length of a side in a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem?

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In a right triangle, if the lengths of the two legs are 5 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle?

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 45-45-90 triangle?

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If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 and one leg is 6, how do you find the other leg?

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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.