Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

What is the formula for Pythagoras' theorem?

In Pythagoras' theorem, 𝑐, refers to:

• The smallest side

• The hypotenuse

• The base

• The height

Which type of triangle does Pythagoras' theorem apply to everytime?

• Isosceles

• Equilateral

• Scalene

• Right triangle

If a right triangle has sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, which is the hypotenuse?

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

• 5 cm

• None of the above

• It is a right triangle.

• It is an acute triangle.

• It is an obtuse triangle.

• None of the above.

If the sides of a right triangle are 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm, is this a Pythagorean triple?

• Yes

• No

A ladder leans against a wall, forming a right triangle. The base is 9 m, the hypotenuse is 15 m. What is the height of the wall?

• 12 m

• 10 m

• 8 m

• 14 m

Two triangles are similar if:

• All corresponding angles are equal.

• All corresponding sides are equal.

• All sides are proportional, and all angles are equal.

• Both A and C.

What does it mean for two triangles to have proportional sides?

• The sides have the same length.

• The ratios of the corresponding sides are equal.

• The angles are the same.

• One triangle is bigger.

If △𝐴𝐵𝐶∼△𝐷𝐸𝐹, what does this mean?

• The two triangles are identical.

• The two triangles are congruent.

• The two triangles are similar.

• The triangles have the same perimeter.