Applying Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Given the 3 lengths of a triangle are 6 in, 8 in and 10 in.  Will this make a right triangle

• yes
• no
• maybe
• 22

Do the segment lengths 9, 11 and 15 cm form a right triangle? 

• yes
• no
• maybe
• pythagoras

Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe
• Pythagoras

Find the hypotenuse in the image shown

• 169
• 13
• 14.4
• 17

solve for x

• 10
• 11.4
• 13
• 2

what is x

• 75
• 155
• 70
• .75

solve for c

• 33
• 11.2
• 11.4
• 13

What is the length of x?

• 5
• 7
• 8
• 25

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to see if the measurements below can form a right triangle. **** a= 6 cm, b= 8 cm, c = 10 cm

• Yes, it is a right triangle.
• No, it is not a right triangle
• There is not enough info.