Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

What side(s) will always be the longest on a right triangle?

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

• The Right Angle

What is the relationship between the sides in the Pythagorean Theorem shown?

Hint: Think about when the hypotenuse is missing!

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² – b² = c²

• a – b = c

Casey travels from her house directly west to the bank and then directly north from the bank to the mall. She then travels home on the road connecting the mall and her house. What is her total distance traveled?

• 17 miles
• 32 miles
• 37 miles
• 40 miles

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• √29.2
• √400
• √20
• √10

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm
• 42 cm
• 52 cm
• 48 cm

Find the missing side.

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 14

Level 2

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10

Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?

• Yes
• No

Do these 3 side lengths form a right triangle?
13, 80, and 81?

• yes
• no