Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

The hypotenuse.

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

Back

a² + b² = c²

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When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

To find the missing length of a right triangle.

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In a right triangle, which angle is opposite the hypotenuse?

Back

The right angle.

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

Back

5 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 5²).

Front

What do 'a' and 'b' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The lengths of the two legs of the right triangle.

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What does 'c' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The length of the hypotenuse.

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

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

Front

If the hypotenuse is 10 and one leg is 6, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

8 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 10² - 6² = 8²).

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

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