Pythagorean Theorem Introduction Lesson

Pythagorean Theorem Introduction

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Multiple Choice

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

• $$a^2+b^2=c^2$$

• There is really only one real option here.

Multiple Choice

What must be true in order for the Pythagorean Theorem to work?

• The triangle must be right.

• The triangle must be isoceles.

• It works every time.

Fill in the Blank

In order for the Pythagorean Theorem to work, the triangle must be a _______ triangle.

Multiple Choice

They Hypotenuse of a right triangle is the side across from the:

• Right Angle

• Smallest Angle

• Acute Angle

• Hypo Angle

Multiple Choice

Which side is could we use for c?

• 24

• 25

• 7

• Any of them

Multiple Choice

Which side could we use for a?

• 24

• Any of them

• 7

• 7 or 24

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Multiple Choice

Find the missing side.

Round your answer to the nearest tenth place.

• 11.5 ft

• 11 ft

• 12 ft

• 15.6 ft

Multiple Choice

Find the hypotenuse in the image shown

• 15 cm

• 20 cm

• 10 cm

• 9 cm

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Multiple Choice

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side x

• x = 14.3

• x = 15.3

• x = 16.3

• x = 17.3

Multiple Choice

What is the length of the unknown side?

• 32 in.

• 68 in.

• 40 in.

• 80 in.

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Multiple Choice

Can a right triangle have sides of length

5, 12, and 13?

• Yes.

• No.

Multiple Choice

Can a right triangle have sides of length

3, 6, and 9

• yes

• no