12/17 & 12/18 - Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

Back

Square root.

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________.

Back

a² + b² = c².

Front

Sides a and b are called legs. True or False?

Back

True.

Front

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest. True or False?

Back

True.

Front

What do a and b represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The lengths of the legs of a right triangle.

Front

What does c represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

Front

If a = 3 and b = 4, what is c?

Back

c = 5 (using a² + b² = c²).

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c².

Front

In a right triangle, what is the relationship between the sides?

Back

The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.