Distance Formula, Pythagorean Theorem, Converse

Front

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

Back

Square root

Front

Find the distance between (-3, -11) and (8, -42).

Back

32.9

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle

Front

Find the distance between (-5, -8) and (-1, -16).

Back

8.9

Front

Which measurement could NOT represent the side lengths of a right triangle?

Back

C

Front

What is the formula for the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²)

Front

What does the Pythagorean Theorem state?

Back

In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The side opposite the right angle, and the longest side of the triangle.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, is it a right triangle?

Back

Yes, because 3² + 4² = 5².