Pythagoras' Theorem Quiz

What is the name of the theorem that states the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides?

• Einstein's Theory

• Pythagoras' Theorem

• Newton's Law

• Archimedes' Principle

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In a right-angled triangle, what is the longest side called?

• Adjacent

• Hypotenuse

• Opposite

• Base

Answer explanation

In a right-angled triangle, the longest side is called the Hypotenuse.

If a triangle has sides 3, 4, and 5, does it have a right angle?

• Cannot be determined

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the value of c if a = 5 and b = 12 in a right-angled triangle?

• 15

• 13

• 17

• 10

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What is the formula for Pythagoras' Theorem?

• a2 + b2 = c2

• a2 - b2 = c2

• a + b = c2

• a2 + b2 = c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If a = 9 and c = 15, what is the value of b?

• 16

• 10

• 12

• 14

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What is the diagonal distance across a square of size 1?

• √3

• √2

• 2

• 1

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Liam is building a triangular garden with sides 8, 15, and 16. Does his garden have a right angle?

• Maybe

• No

• Cannot be determined

• Yes

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If a triangle has sides √3, √5, and √8, does it have a right angle?

• Yes

• Cannot be determined

• No

• Maybe

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Avery and Grace are building a ramp for their project. If one side of the ramp is 10 units and the other side is 24 units, what is the sum of the squares of these sides?

• 256

• 100

• 576

• 676

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