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Pythagorean Theorem & It's Converse

October 11th, 2021

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Multiple Choice

What side(s) will always be the longest on a right triangle?

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

• The Right Angle

Multiple Select

What side(s) will always be the shortest on a right triangle?

Select all that apply

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

• The Right Angle

Multiple Choice

The legs form what type of angle?

• Acute
• Obtuse
• Reflex
• Right

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the sides in the Pythagorean Theorem shown?

Hint: Think about when the hypotenuse is missing!

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² – b² = c²

• a – b = c

The Sides of a Triangle

The shorter sides of the triangle are always the legs.

The longest length of a triangle is always the hypotenuse.

Multiple Choice

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Which side is the hypotenuse?

• 9

• x

• 14

Multiple Choice

Which equation can be used to solve for "x"?

• 15² – x² = 21²

• x² – 15² = 21²

• 15² + 21² = x²

• 21² – 15² = x²