Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

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Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about using the Pythagorean Theorem

• It's only used on right triangles

• It can be used on all triangles

• The formula is:

  leg²+leg²=hypotenuse²

• The formula is:

  leg + leg= hypotenuse

• The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle

Multiple Choice

A triangle has sides that are 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm.

Using what you know about the Pythagorean Theorem, which statement could be true?

• These are measurements for a right triangles

• These are NOT measurements for a right triangles

We call this the Pythagorean Theorem CONVERSE.

• If leg² + leg² = hypotenuse² --> it IS a right triangle

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• If leg² + leg² ≠ hypotenuse² --> it is NOT a right triangle

Multiple Choice

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A
• Leg B
• Hypotenuse
• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

Multiple Choice

If three sides of a right triangle are 12, 13, and 5, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 12
• 13
• 5

Multiple Choice

If three sides of a right triangle are 50, 40, and 30, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 50
• 40
• 30

Multiple Choice

Given the 3 lengths of a triangle are 6 in, 8 in and 10 in.  Will this make a right triangle?

• yes
• no

Multiple Choice

Do the segment lengths 15, 9 and, 12 form a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Do these side lengths form a right triangle?

13, 80, and 81?

• yes

• no