Pythagorean Theorem Flashcards

Front

Sides a and b are called legs.

Back

true

Front

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

Back

true

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? Options: obtuse, scalene, isosceles, right

Back

right

Front

What is the name for side c?

Back

hypotenuse

Front

What side(s) will always be the longest on a right triangle?

Back

The Hypotenuse

Front

The legs form what type of angle?

Back

Right

Front

Back

16

Front

What is side c called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

What is side a and b called?

Back

Legs

Front

What side of the right triangle is the x on?

Back

Leg