Pythagorean Theorem & Converse

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse.

Front

If three sides of a right triangle are 50, 40, and 30, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

50.

Front

If three sides of a right triangle are 5, 3, and 4, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

5.

Front

If three sides of a right triangle are 12, 13, and 5, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

13.

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.

Front

What does the Pythagorean theorem help to determine?

Back

It helps to determine the length of a side in a right triangle.

Front

In the Pythagorean theorem, what do a and b represent?

Back

The lengths of the two legs of the right triangle.

Front

What is the converse of the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

If a² + b² = c², then the triangle is a right triangle.

Front

How can you verify if a triangle is a right triangle using side lengths?

Back

Check if a² + b² = c² holds true.