Pythagoras' Theorem

Identify the hypotenuse.

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Which side is the hypotenuse of the triangle?

Which side is the hypotenuse?

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Which is the correct application of Pythagoras' Theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which is the correct application of Pythagoras' Theorem?

Answer explanation

Hypotenuse must be the one that stands alone, the other side of the equation will be the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the formula used to solve for the hypotenuse of the triangle shown?

• a²+b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a²-b²=c²

• c-a=c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the length of x. Give your answer to 3sf. (no need units)

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the length of y. Give your answer to 3sf. (no need units)

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CCSS.8.G.B.7