Intro to Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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What are sides a and b in a right triangle called?

Back

Sides a and b are called legs.

Front

The hypotenuse is the side in the right triangle that is ______________.

Back

across from the right angle.

Front

Is side c on a right triangle always the longest?

Back

True, side c (the hypotenuse) is always the longest side.

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle?

Back

The longest side is called the hypotenuse.

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 3 and the other leg is 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is 5 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 5²).

Front

In a right triangle, if the legs are 6 and 8, what is the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is 10 (6² + 8² = 10²).

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What does the Pythagorean Theorem help us find?

Back

It helps us find the length of a side in a right triangle.

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

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.