Pythagorean Theorem and Square Roots

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

What is the square root of 121?

Back

11.

Front

In a right triangle with sides 6, 6.7, and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

6.7.

Front

Estimate the square root of 30.

Back

Between 5 and 6 and closer to 6.

Front

What mistake did Elizabeth make when finding the missing side length?

Back

She added the side lengths instead of the areas. She should square 3 and 4 BEFORE adding.

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

5.

Front

What is the square root of 64?

Back

8.

Front

How do you find the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

Back

Use the Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(a² + b²).

Front

What is the square root of 49?

Back

7.