Pythagorean Theorem Basics

What is the Pythagorean Theorem for?

• Finding the area of a shape

• Finding the length of the side of a triangle

• Finding the the circumference of a circle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the the longest triangle side called?

• Hypotenuse

• Hippopotamus

• leg

The Pythagorean Theorem only works on right triangles.

• True

• False

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What are the 2 shorter sides of a triangle called?

• hypotenuse

• arm

• leg

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a+b+c

• a+b=c

• abc

• a²+b²=c²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What letter represents the Hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• c

• d

There are 2 legs on a right triangle.

• True

• False

Draw a RIGHT triangle