Pythagorean Theorem

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Height

• Base

• Hypotenuse

• Leg

In the Pythagorean theorem equation a² + b² = c², what does 'c' represent?

• One of the legs

• The hypotenuse

• The area of the triangle

• The perimeter of the triangle

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

• 5 feet

• 7 feet

• 8 feet

• 6 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the area of the square on the hypotenuse if the legs of the triangle are 4 feet and 3 feet?

• 9 square feet

• 12 square feet

• 16 square feet

• 25 square feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

• 12 cm

• 10 cm

• 14 cm

• 8 cm

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CCSS.8.G.B.7