Pythagorean Theorem Side Labels

The Pythagorean Theorem works on which kind of triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

• all triangles

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

If a triangle has side lengths 12, 13 and 5, which side length is the hypotenuse?

• 12

• 13

• 5

• 30

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is

a² - b² = c²

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest

• true

• false

Sides a and b are called _____________

• arms

• legs

• feet

• elbows

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• dividing

• multiplying

• square rooting

• subtracting

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• leg A

• leg B

• Hypotenuse

• Pythagoras

Side b must always be longer than side a in a right triangle.

• true

• false

Side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true

• false

If a right triangle has side lengths 17, 15, and 8, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 17

• 15

• 8

• 40

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10