Pythagorean Theorem

Front

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

Back

Legs

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

What is the name for side c in a right triangle?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

If a = 3 cm and b = 4 cm, what is the length of c?

Back

5 cm

Front

In the Pythagorean Theorem, what does c represent?

Back

The length of the hypotenuse.

Front

True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem can only be used for right triangles.

Back

True

Front

If c = 10 cm and a = 6 cm, what is the length of b?

Back

8 cm

Front

True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem is c² = a² - b².

Back

False

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle according to the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

Front

If a = 5 cm and b = 12 cm, what is the length of c?

Back

13 cm