Use the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

Extending the Pythagorean Theorem

Multiple Choice

What is the formula for Pythagorean theorem?

• a²⁺b²=c²
• a+b=c
• a-b=c
• c-a=c

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Multiple Choice

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

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

Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine whether a triangle is a(n) acute, obtuse, or right triangle.

Multiple Choice

9, 12, 15

• acute

• right

• obtuse

• not a triangle

Multiple Choice

2, 12, 13

• acute

• right

• obtuse

• not a triangle

Multiple Choice

6, 9, 10

• acute

• right

• obtuse

• not a triangle

Multiple Choice

10, 12, 13

• acute

• right

• obtuse

• not a triangle

Multiple Choice

6, 8, 12

• acute

• right

• obtuse

• not a triangle