Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Front

To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

Back

Right triangles only

Front

What is the value of 9^2?

Back

81

Front

Is this a right triangle?

Back

Yes

Front

The legs of a right triangle form what type of angle?

Back

Right

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem formula?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

What do the letters a and b represent in the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

The lengths of the legs of the right triangle.

Front

What does the hypotenuse represent in a right triangle?

Back

The longest side opposite the right angle.

Front

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

Back

5 (using 3² + 4² = 5²).

Front

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

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

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.