Pythagorean Theorem Practice

The longest side of a triangle is always the...

• hypotenuse
• leg
• right angle
• base

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• divide
• multiply 
• fractions
• square root

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm
• 42 cm
• 52 cm
• 48 cm

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.

What is the distance between points (3, -5) and (3, -8)?

• 1 unit
• 2 units
• 3 units
• 4 units

Find the distance.

• 7.1
• 7.8
• (6, 4.5)
• (2.5, 8)

Which Pythagorean Triple does the picture illustrate?

• 4, 5, 6

• 2, 3, 4

• 3, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 3

a = 2.1, b = 7.2,
c = 7.5
Is this a right triangle?

• yes 
• no

If three sides of a right triangle are 12, 13, and 5, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 12
• 13
• 5

Is this triangle a right triangle?

• yes
• no