Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side

• true

• false

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A

• Leg B

• Hypotenuse

• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

Hypotenuse

• Vertical side in a right triangle

• Longest side in a right triangle

• Horizontal side in a right triangle

• a² + b² = c²

What letter represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• a and b

• c

Which choice represents the legs?

• a and b

• a

• b

• c

The first Pythagorean Triple is ______

• 1 - 2 - 3

• 2 - 3 - 4

• 3 - 4 - 5

• 1 - 1 - 2

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c²

• A = LW

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• divide

• multiply 

• fractions

• square root

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

• square

• arm

• leg

• hypotenuse