Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

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What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

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If one side of a right triangle is 6 and the other side is 8, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the length of one leg of a right triangle if the hypotenuse is 10 and the other leg is 6?

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Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

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No, the Pythagorean Theorem cannot be used for obtuse triangles.

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

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In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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If a right triangle has legs of lengths 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the length of the other leg if one leg is 5 and the hypotenuse is 13?

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.