Pythagorean Theorem basics

The Hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle

• True

• False

A right triangle must have a ______ degree angle.

• 90

• congruent

• 45

• 180

The Pythagorean theorem is mostly used for evaluating the sides of a right triangle.

• True

• False

In a right triangle with sides of 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm, the side with __________ is the hypotenuse.

• 6 cm

• 8 cm

• 10 cm

• The right angle

In a² + b² = c², the side that is always opposite the right angle is side ______.

• a

• b

• c

• I don't know

It does not matter which side of a right triangle is labeled c.

• True

• False

The smaller sides of a right triangle are called ....

• parallel

• legs

• bases

• congruent

The legs of a right triangle are adjacent to the right angle. Adjacent means...

• Next to and joining

• opposite from

• parallel

• similar

When using a² + b² = c², it is very important to decide which side is labeled a or b.

• True

• False

A triangle with sides of 6 in. , 8 in. and 10 in. is a right triangle

• True

• False