7-1: Understand the Pythagorean Theorem

What is a logical mathematical argument in which every statement of fact is supported by a reason?

• Conjecture

• Hypotenuse

• Proof

• Theorem

What is the length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle?

• 4 ft

• 6 ft

• 8 ft

• 10 ft

What is the length of side a? Round to the nearest tenth of an inch.

• 14.2 in

• 14.3 in

• 14.4 in

• 14.5 in

Find the missing side length to the nearest tenth of a millimeter.

• 4.6 mm

• 4.7 mm

• 4.8 mm

• 4.9 mm

A right triangle has side lengths of 4 centimeters and 5 centimeters. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

• 5 cm

• √41 cm

What kind of triangles can the Pythagorean Theorem be applied to?

• Scalene
• Equilateral
• Right
• Acute

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a² + b² = c²
• a + b = c
• a + b + c
• a² + c² = b²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What does "c" stand for in the Pythagorean Theorem?

• One of the legs
• The hypotenuse

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What does "a" stand for in the Pythagorean Theorem?

• One of the legs
• The hypotenuse

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What does "b" stand for in the Pythagorean Theorem?

• One of the legs
• The hypotenuse