Pythagorean Theorem Basics

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

What side will always be the longest on a right triangle?

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

• The Right Angle

What side will always be the shortest on a right triangle?

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

• The Right Angle

The legs form what type of angle?

• Acute
• Obtuse
• Reflex
• Right

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

What is the relationship between the sides in the Right Triangle shown?

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² – b² = c²

• a – b = c

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which side represents the hypotenuse, c?

Which side represents leg a?

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Which side represents leg b?