Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

Front

What is the formula to find the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

Front

What are the legs of a right triangle?

Back

The legs of a right triangle are the two sides that form the right angle.

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Front

To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

Back

The Pythagorean theorem applies only to right triangles.

Front

What type of angle do the legs of a right triangle form?

Back

The legs of a right triangle form a right angle (90 degrees).

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 12 and the other leg is 9, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

Back

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Front

Back