Pyhtagorean Theorem Review

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem applies only to right-angled triangles.

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If a triangle has sides of lengths 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm, is it a right triangle?

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

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Can a triangle with sides measuring 8 cm, 10 cm, and 18 cm be a right triangle?

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No, because @@8^2 + 10^2 e 18^2@@ (64 + 100 ≠ 324).

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

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In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides equals the square of the longest side (hypotenuse).

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What is the height of a right triangle if the base is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm?

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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

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If one side of a right triangle is 6 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm, what is the length of the other side?

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What is the significance of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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