Pythagorean Theorem SOL Review

Front

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

Back

square root

Front

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

Back

true

Front

Do three squares with side lengths of 6, 12, and 13 form a right triangle?

Back

No

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is a² + b² = c².

Back

true

Front

Find the length of the missing side: a = 5 cm, b = 12 cm, c = ?

Back

13 cm

Front

What is the formula to find the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

c = √(a² + b²)

Front

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

Back

5 cm

Front

What do you call a triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees?

Back

right triangle

Front

If a right triangle has legs of length 8 cm and 15 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

17 cm

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

Back

To determine the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.