Pythagorean Theorem

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true
• false

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³ = c⁴

• false
• true

Name the longest side of a right triangle.

• leg a
• leg b
• leg 
• hypotenuse

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

• true

• false

Sides a and b are called legs.

• true

• false

Which equation can be used to solve for "x"?

• 15² – x² = 21²

• x² – 15² = 21²

• 15² + 21² = x²

• 21² – 15² = x²

Determine the length of the missing side.

• 7

• 8

• 17

• 23

^{Find the missing side}

• 11

• 61