Pythagorean Theorem Summary

The Pythagorean Theorem is
c² = a² - b²  

• false
• true

Sides a and b are called legs.

• true

• false

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

• true

• false

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A
• Leg B
• Hypotenuse
• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

a² + b² = c^{2
a = 9 b = 40}

• c = 41
• c = 65
• c = 25
• c = 5

What letter represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• a and b

• c

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c²

• A = LW

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

• true

• false