Pythagorean Theorem Missing Leg

Which choice represents the legs?

• a and b

• a

• b

• c

Which equation reflects the right triangle shown?

• x² + 14² = 20²

• 14² + 20² = x²

• 14² – 20² = x²

• x² – 14² = 20²

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

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

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² – b² = c²

• a – b = c

The missing side is a...

• hypotenuse

• leg

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for x.

Find the missing leg of the right triangle...

• 19

• 90

If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 50 and the leg is 14, what is the length of the other leg?

• 48

• 46

• 45

• 42

In the right triangle pictured on the left, which of the following equations will allow you to successfully solve for the unknown x?