Pythagorean Quiz

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

• square

• arm

• leg

• hypotenuse

What letter represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• a and b

• c

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.

• 68 in.

• 16 in.

• 80 in.

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm

• 42 cm

• 52 cm

• 48 cm

In the Pythagorean Theorem, the hypotenuse is labeled as

• a

• b

• c

In the Pythagorean Theorem, the legs are labeled as

• a and b

• b and c

• a and c

Find the missing leg. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

• 12.2

• 12.1

• 12

• 12.5

Find the missing leg. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary. \(a^2+b^2=c^2\)

• 2.6

• 5

• 12

• 5.5