Right Triangles

1. Which version better describes the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem, where ‘a’ represents the hypotenuse, and ‘b’ and ‘c’ represent the legs of the triangle?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Find the length of the unknown side.

(Johnson, 2012)

(a)  

Find the length of the unknown side.

(Johnson, 2012)

(a)  

Find the EXACT length of the hypotenuse.

(Johnson, 2012)

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Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

Which side lengths form a right triangle?

Choose all answers that apply: Choose all answers that apply

(Khan Academy, 2022)

Find the area of the smallest square

(a)  

Please define three important terms related to right triangles: "opposite," "adjacent," and "hypotenuse."

Match the following

• Opposite

• Using angle θ in the Phineas Right Triangle, what would be the name of the side connected to his mouth?

• Adjacent

• Using angle θ in the Phineas Right Triangle, what would be the name of the side connected to his eyes?

• Hypotenuse

• Using angle θ in the Phineas Right Triangle, what would be the name of the side connected to his ear?