Pythagorean Theorem: Find the Length of the Hypotenuse

The Pythagorean Theorem applies to

• only acute triangles.

• only right triangles.

• only obtuse triangles.

• all triangles.

Which side of a right triangle is the longest?

• leg a

• leg b

• the hypotenuse (c)

• It depends. It's different in every triangle.

The Pythagorean Theorem is

Which is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 13 ft.

• 84 ft.

• 85 ft.

• 182 ft.

Which equation will help you find the length of c?

Which equation will help you find the missing side?

Which equation will help you find the length of c?

Calculate the length of the hypotenuse.

• 23.1 cm

• 30.4 cm

• 41 cm

• 1681 cm

solve for c

• 7

• 9

• 4

• 13

Calculate the missing length.

• 529 in

• 23 in

• 17 in

• 4.8 in