Pythagorean Theorem and Their Converse

Given these side lengths, classify the triangle.

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Right

• Not a triangle

Given these side lengths, classify the triangle.

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Right

• Not a triangle

Given these side lengths, classify the triangle.

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Right

• Not a triangle

Given these side lengths, classify the triangle.

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Right

• Not a triangle

Name the longest side of a right triangle.

• leg a

• leg b

• leg 

• hypotenuse

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Larry attached a string from the top of the flagpole to the ground.  The flagpole is 26 feet high and the string is 18 feet away from the flagpole.  How long is the string? 

• 352 feet 

• 31.6 feet 

• 44 feet 

• 6.6 feet 

If three sides of a right triangle are 50, 40, and 30, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 50

• 40

• 30

If three sides of a right triangle are 5, 3, and 4, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 5

• 3

• 4

Do the side lengths 9, 12, and 17 make a right triangle?

• Yes

• No