Pythagorean Theorem and Identifying Parts of Right Triangle

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b² + c²

• false
• true

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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

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. What part of the right triangle does 'b' represent?

• hypotenuse

• leg

• angle

• bottom

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for ?

• Finding the angle measurement of a right triangle.

• when you know 2 sides of a right triangle and need to find the third side.

• It is used to find the volume of a triangle.

• It helps to find the Area of a triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8