Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Who is credited with the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Pythagoras

• Aristotle

• Archimedes

• Euclid

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What type of triangle is the Pythagorean Theorem applicable to?

• Scalene

• Isosceles

• Equilateral

• Right

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What does the 'c' in the Pythagorean Theorem equation represent?

• The perimeter of the triangle

• The area of the triangle

• The hypotenuse

• One of the legs

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What is the first step in using the Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing side?

• Divide the hypotenuse by 2

• Add the lengths of the legs

• Identify the legs and hypotenuse

• Square the hypotenuse

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What does the Pythagorean Theorem equation 'a squared plus b squared equals c squared' represent?

• The relationship between the sides of a right triangle

• The area of a right triangle

• The relationship between the sides of any triangle

• The sum of the angles in a right triangle

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If the legs of a right triangle are 4 feet and 3 feet, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 5 feet

• 6 feet

• 7 feet

• 8 feet

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How do you isolate the variable when solving for a side in the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Add the square root

• Subtract the square root

• Multiply by the square root

• Take the square root

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In the Pythagorean Theorem, how do you find the area of the square on the hypotenuse?

• Subtract the area of one leg square from the other

• Multiply the lengths of the two legs

• Divide the sum of the leg squares by 2

• Add the areas of the squares on the legs

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What is the area of the square on the hypotenuse for a triangle with legs 4 feet and 3 feet?

• 9 square feet

• 16 square feet

• 25 square feet

• 12 square feet

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If a right triangle has a hypotenuse of 17 cm and one leg of 15 cm, what is the length of the other leg?

• 14 cm

• 12 cm

• 10 cm

• 8 cm

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