Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³ = c⁴

• false
• true

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

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

Sides a and b are called legs.

• true

• false

Name the longest side of a right triangle.

• leg a
• leg b
• leg 
• hypotenuse

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 length of the missing side. 

• 17 cm
• 22 cm
• 15 cm
• 13 cm

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.