Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?
Pythagorean Theorem converse

Flashcard
•
Mathematics
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
Yes, because 9² + 12² = 15² (81 + 144 = 225).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the 2 shorter sides of a right triangle called?
Back
Legs.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is this triangle a right triangle? (Assuming sides are 9, 12, 15)
Back
Yes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If three sides of a right triangle are 9, 40, and 41, which side is the hypotenuse?
Back
41.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?
Back
Right triangle.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?
Back
a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a triangle has sides of lengths 5, 12, and 13, is it a right triangle?
Back
Yes, because 5² + 12² = 13² (25 + 144 = 169).
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
6-2 Converse of Pythagorean Theorem

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Pythagorean Theorem

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Pythagorean Theorem

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Formula

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Pythagorean Theorem Review

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Pythagorean Theorem (finding Sides & Basic Knowledge)

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade