Test Review Pythagorean Theorem and Special Right Triangles

Front

What is the formula used to solve for the hypotenuse?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle

Front

Find the missing side: a = 48, b = 72. What is c?

Back

72

Front

Use the 45-45-90 theorem to solve for the hypotenuse if each leg is 8.

Back

8√2

Front

Solve for x in the right triangle where a = 30 and b = 40.

Back

50

Front

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

Back

The sides are in the ratio 1:√3:2.

Front

What is the definition of a right triangle?

Back

A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

Back

To find the length of a side in a right triangle.

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 6 and the other leg is 8, what is the hypotenuse?

Back

10

Front

What is the value of c in a right triangle if a = 9 and b = 12?

Back

15