Pythagorean Theorem

What is side c called?

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

What is side a and b called?

• Legs

• Hypotenuse

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for x.

What side of the right triangle is the x on?

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

What is the relationship between the sides in the Pythagorean Theorem shown?

Hint: Think about when the hypotenuse is missing!

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² – b² = c²

• a – b = c

Find the missing side.

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 14

A triangle has legs that are 7 inches and 24 inches long. How long is the hypotenuse?

• 23

• 26

• 28

• 25

Find the length of the missing side

• 3

• 41

• 9

How long is the zip line?

• 70

• 2900

Which sides are the legs of the triangle?

• 9 and 15

• 9 and 12

• 12 and 15

• 15