Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• all triangle

• right

• isosceles

The Pythagorean Theorem is

a² - b² = c²

• true

• false

Would a triangle with these side lengths be a right triangle?

4, 5, 6

• yes

• no

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

• true

• false

Sides a and b are called legs.

• true

• false

• maybe

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

20, 25, 15

• yes

• no

a= 12, b= 35, c= ? Find c

• 32

• 19

• 37

• 20

What is the name for side c?

• legs

• hypopotamus

• hypotenuse

• head

What is the relationship between the sides in the Pythagorean Theorem shown?

• a+b=c

• a²-b²=c²

• a²+b²=c²

• a-b=c

Which Pythagorean Triple does the picture illustrate?

• 4,5,6

• 3,4,5

• 2,3,4

• 1,2,3