Pythagorean Theorem Models

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A
• Leg B
• Hypotenuse
• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side

• true
• false

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

Which equation is modeled by the picture shown?

• 3²+5²=4²
• 3²+4²=5²
• 5²+4²=3²
• 9²+16²=25²

If a = 5 and b = 7, what is the area of square c?

• 74
• 8.6
• 12
• 6241

What is the area of square b in the figure shown?

• 24 in²
• 96.6 in²
• 74 in²
• 576 in²

Which of the following sentences would belong in the proof that describes this image?

• The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.
• The sum of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.
• The difference of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.
• The differences of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

Which Pythagorean Triple does the picture illustrate?

• 4, 5, 6

• 2, 3, 4

• 3, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 3

If a right triangle has side lengths 6, 6.7 and 3, which side is the hypotenuse? 

• 6
• 6.7
• 3
• 15.7