Pythagorean Theorem

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Altitude

• Base

• Hypotenuse

• Leg

In the Pythagorean theorem, what does 'a squared' represent?

• Hypotenuse squared

• Area of the triangle

• Perimeter of the triangle

• One of the legs squared

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

If one leg of a right triangle is 3 units and the other leg is 4 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 6 units

• 7 units

• 9 units

• 5 units

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the result of 4 squared in the context of the Pythagorean theorem?

• 12

• 8

• 16

• 4

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

How do you isolate 'x' in the equation 'x squared = 25'?

• Divide by 25

• Multiply by 25

• Add 25

• Take the square root of both sides

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 13 units and one leg is 12 units, what is the length of the other leg?

• 5 units

• 13 units

• 12 units

• 6 units

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

What operation is performed to solve for 'x' in the equation 'x squared + 144 = 169'?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the value of 'x' when 'x squared = 25'?

• 5

• 625

• 50

• 25

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the square of 13 as used in the Pythagorean theorem?

• 169

• 156

• 26

• 196

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the length of the missing side.

• 48
• 108
• 83.6
• 72

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7