Pythagorean Theorem Practice

Front

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

In a right triangle with sides 6, 6.7, and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

6.7 is the hypotenuse.

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

Front

If one side of a right triangle is 5 and the other side is 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is 13.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

Back

It is used to find the lengths of sides in a right triangle.

Front

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

Back

The other side is 8.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle according to the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The sum of the squares of the two shorter sides equals the square of the hypotenuse.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 8, 15, and 17, is it a right triangle?

Back

Yes, because 8² + 15² = 17².

Front

What is the first step in using the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

Identify the lengths of the two legs of the right triangle.

Front

Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for non-right triangles?

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.