Pythagorean Theorem Mastery Quiz

If one leg of a right triangle measures 8 units and the hypotenuse measures 17 units, what is the length of the other leg?

• 9 units

• 15 units

• 64 units

• 15.5 units

Which of the following triangles is a right triangle?

• Sides measuring 3 units, 4 units, and 5 units

• Sides measuring 5 units, 5 units, and 5 units

• Sides measuring 6 units, 8 units, and 10 units

• Both A and C

What is the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem?

• If the square of the longest side of a triangle equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is acute.

• If the square of the longest side of a triangle is less than the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is right.

• If the square of the longest side of a triangle equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is right.

• If the square of the longest side of a triangle is more than the sum of the squares of the other two sides, then the triangle is obtuse.

A triangle has sides measuring 7 units, 24 units, and 25 units. What type of triangle is it?

• Acute

• Right

• Obtuse

• Equilateral

Calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs measuring 12 units and 16 units.

• 20 units

• 28 units

• 14 units

• 18 units

If a triangle has sides measuring 9 units, 40 units, and 41 units, what type of triangle is it?

• Right

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Isosceles

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the missing side of a right triangle if one leg measures 5 units and the hypotenuse measures 13 units.

• 12 units

• 10 units

• 8 units

• 14 units

A triangle has sides measuring 8 units, 15 units, and 17 units. Classify the triangle.

• Right

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Equilateral

What is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs measuring 6 units and 8 units?

• 10 units

• 14 units

• 12 units

• 9 units

If a triangle has sides measuring 5 units, 12 units, and 13 units, what type of triangle is it?

• Right

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Isosceles