Pythagorean Theorem converse

Front

What is the formula for Pythagorean theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

If three sides of a right triangle are 9, 40, and 41, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

41

Front

What are the 2 shorter sides of a right triangle called?

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Legs

Front

What is the converse of the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

If a triangle has sides a, b, and c, and a² + b² = c², then the triangle is a right triangle.

Front

How can you determine if a triangle is a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

Check if a² + b² = c² for the sides.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

Front

What is an example of a Pythagorean triple?

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(3, 4, 5) is a Pythagorean triple because 3² + 4² = 5².