GVMS Retake Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

Which of the following sentences would belong in the proof that describes the relationship of the areas in a right triangle?

Back

The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

Front

What is the length of the hypotenuse in a triangle with legs of length 3 and 4?

Back

5

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which type of triangle?

Back

Right triangle

Front

Find the distance between the points (1, 2) and (4, 6).

Back

5

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

10

Front

What do the letters a, b, and c represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a and b are the lengths of the legs, and c is the length of the hypotenuse.

Front

In a right triangle, if the hypotenuse is 13 and one leg is 5, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

12

Front

What is the relationship between the areas of the squares on the legs and the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

Back

The area of the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the areas of the squares on the legs.