Pythagorean Theorem

What is a right triangle?

• A triangle where all sides equal 90 degrees

• A triangle where every angle is 90 degrees

• A triangle where all three sides are equal

• A triangle where there is a 90 degree angle

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

What letter represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• a and b

• c

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Which choice represents the legs?

• a and b

• a

• b

• c

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

CCSS.8.G.B.6

When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

• To find a missing angle in a right triangle

• To find the missing length of a right triangle

• To find the area of a right triangle

• To find the slope of a right triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c²

• A = LW

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is
c² = a² - b²  

• false
• true

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 48 in.
• 52 in.
• 16 in.
• 24 in.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 17 cm
• 22 cm
• 15 cm
• 13 cm

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CCSS.8.G.B.7