Identifying Parts of Right Triangles

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b² + c²

• false
• true

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

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

The hypotenuse of a right triangle _______________________.

• forms the right angles
• is opposite the right angle
• is the shortest side
• is labeled a or b

The letter used to label the hypotenuse of a right triangle is ____________________.

• a
• b
• c
• a or b

Which segment represents the hypotenuse of the triangle?

• Segment DE
• Segment EF
• Segment FD
• Angle D

solve for c

• 7
• 9
• 4
• 13

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the name of the sides of a right triangle that form the right angle?

• The legs
• The hypotenuses
• The sides

The letters used to label the legs of a right triangle are ______________________.

• ^{b and c}
• a and c
• a and b
• c

The picture shows a right triangle.  Solve for b.  Round to the nearest tenth.

• 26.8
• 12
• 20.7
• 20.8

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7