Finding the Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle and the Converse

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• divide
• multiply 
• fractions
• square root

A leg on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true
• false

The hypotenuse on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true
• false

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b² + c²

• false
• true

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³ = c⁴

• false
• true

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

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 figure supports the conclusion x² + y² = w² ?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The longest side of a right triangle is called the ___________

• Hypotenuse
• Leg a
• Leg b
• 90 degrees