Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem

Front

Who is the Pythagorean Theorem named after?

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Pythagoras

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The hypotenuse

Front

Which civilization is also known to have used the Pythagorean Theorem before Pythagoras?

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Babylonian

Front

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

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5

Front

A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 13 and one leg of length 5. What is the length of the other leg?

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12

Front

Which sets of numbers can be the sides of a right triangle?

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Both 5, 12, 13 and 6, 8, 10

Front

A ladder is leaning against a wall. The foot of the ladder is 9 feet from the wall, and the ladder reaches a height of 12 feet on the wall. How long is the ladder?

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15 feet

Front

A rectangular park is 60 meters long and 80 meters wide. What is the length of the diagonal path across the park?

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100 meters

Front

A triangle has sides of length 7 cm, 24 cm, and 25 cm. Show whether this triangle is a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Yes, it is a right triangle