Pythagorean Theorem Intro

In a right triangle, which side is opposite the right angle?

• Opposite

• Hypotenuse

• Adjacent

• Base

In a right triangle, what is the relationship between the hypotenuse and the legs?

• The hypotenuse is equal in length to the legs.

• The hypotenuse is longer than the legs.

• The hypotenuse is perpendicular to the legs.

• The hypotenuse is shorter than the legs.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

How can you identify a right triangle among different types of triangles?

• By using the Pythagorean theorem

• By checking the color of the triangle

• By counting the number of sides

• By measuring the angles

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

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

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

• square
• arm
• leg
• hypotenuse

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• c² = a² + b²

• a³ + b³ = c³

• a² + b² = c²

• c³ = a³ + b³

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which side is the hypotenuse?

• 5

• 12

• 13

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

If a right triangle has side lengths 5, 12, 15 which side is the hypotenuse?

• 5

• 15

• 12

• 32

• None of them

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

How do you know what leg is the hypotenuse?

• It's the left leg

• It's the right leg

• It's the longest leg