Math Antics Pythagorean Theorem

What is a theorem in mathematics?

• An equation that defines mathematical relationships

• A theory that is widely accepted but not proven

• A statement that has been proven to be true

• A problem that is yet to be solved

Who is credited with proving the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Aristotle

• Euclid

• Archimedes

• Pythagoras

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to understand the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Knowledge of angles and triangles

• Understanding of exponents and square roots

• Familiarity with calculus

• Ability to solve basic algebraic equations

How can the Pythagorean Theorem be used in geometry?

• To determine the length of an unknown side of a right triangle

• To prove the properties of parallelograms

• To find the volume of spheres

• To calculate the area of circles

What does the Pythagorean Theorem help to test in a triangle?

• If it is similar to another triangle

• If it is a right triangle

• If it has congruent sides

• If it is an equilateral triangle

The Pythagorean Theorem is:

• a/b=c

• ab=c

• a + b = c

• a^2 +b^2 = c^2

The longest side and is across from the right angle in the right triangle is the:

• legs

• hypotenuse

• hippocampus

• vertex

The square root of 25 is:

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

If a=1 and b=1 What is c?

• 1

• 2

• square root of 2

• 4

An ____________ number doesn't repeat or terminate(end). An example is pi

• rational

• irrational