Pythagorean Theorem
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Mathematics
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
Back
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). Formula: a² + b² = c².
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse in a right triangle?
Back
The formula for finding the hypotenuse is a² + b² = c².
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a right triangle, if one side is 3 units and the other side is 4 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
Back
The length of the hypotenuse is 5 units (3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25; √25 = 5).
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.7
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?
Back
The Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the lengths of the two legs of a right triangle are 5 units and 12 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
Back
The length of the hypotenuse is 13 units (5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169; √169 = 13).
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.7
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a right triangle?
Back
A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.
Tags
CCSS.4.G.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 units and one leg is 6 units, what is the length of the other leg?
Back
The length of the other leg is 8 units (10² - 6² = 100 - 36 = 64; √64 = 8).
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CCSS.8.G.B.7
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