Pythagorean Theorem with Similar Triangles

What is the relationship between the sides in the Pythagorean Theorem shown?

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² – b² = c²

• a – b = c

What is the length of the missing side?

• 3

• 8

• 12

• 18

What is the length of the missing side?

• x = 4

• x = 8

• x = 10

• x = 16

Which equation reflects the right triangle shown?

• x² + 14² = 20²

• 14² + 20² = x²

• 14² – 20² = x²

• x² – 14² = 20²

Which equation can be used to solve for "x"?

• 15² – x² = 21²

• x² – 15² = 21²

• 15² + 21² = x²

• 21² – 15² = x²

Which Pythagorean Triple does the picture illustrate?

• 4, 5, 6

• 2, 3, 4

• 3, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 3

Find the value of "c"

• c = 8

• c = 10

• c = √52

• c = √20

Determine the length of the missing side.

• 7

• 8

• 17

• 23

a = 2.1, b = 7.2,
c = 7.5
Is this a right triangle?

• yes 
• no

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

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