Pythagorean Theorem Lesson 1-3 FLASHCARD

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

What is the longest side in a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse.

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A triangle where there is a 90 degree angle.

Front

If one side of a right triangle is 3 and the other is 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

Front

In a right triangle, if the hypotenuse is 10 and one side is 6, what is the length of the other side?

Back

Front

What type of triangle has all sides of different lengths?

Back

Scalene triangle.

Front

What type of triangle has two sides of equal length?

Back

Isosceles triangle.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If a right triangle has legs of length 5 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back