Pythagorean Theorem Basics

Where is the hypotenuse located in a right triangle?

• Always the top side

• Always the bottom side

• Always the side opposite the right angle

• Always the side that looks diagonal

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 13

• 23

• x

• not enough information

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 14

• 8

• x

• not enough information

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

In the Pythagorean Theorem,   $c^2=a^2+b^2$  , 

which variable always represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• c

• You can pick whichever variable you want

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

 In the Pythagorean Theorem,  $c^2=a^2+b^2$  , which variables represent the legs of the triangle? 

Select ALL that apply.

• a

• b

• c

• You can pick whichever ones you want

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

• $12^2=x^2+9^2$

• $x^2=12^2+9^2$

• $9^2=x^2+12^2$

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

• $18^2=x^2+4^2$

• $x^2=18^2+4^2$

• $4^2=x^2+18^2$

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

• $16^2=x^2+33^2$

• $33^2=x^2+16^2$

• $x^2=16^2+33^2$

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

On your own paper, write an equation using the Pythagorean Theorem and solve for x.

• x = 15

• x = 7.9

• x = 21

• x = 225

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

On your own paper, write an equation using the Pythagorean Theorem and solve for x.

• x = 6724

• x = 77.9

• x = 82

• x = 98

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CCSS.8.G.B.7