Pythagorean Theorem Find the Legs and Hypotenuse

Which side of a right triangle is the longest?

• leg a

• leg b

• the hypotenuse (c)

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

Which is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 13 ft.

• 84 ft.

• 85 ft.

• 182 ft.

Which equation will help you find the missing side?

Calculate the length of the hypotenuse.

• 23.1 cm

• 30.4 cm

• 41 cm

• 1681 cm

• 32.5 ft

• 40 ft.

• 31 ft.

• 33.5 ft.

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 48 in.

• 52 in.

• 16 in.

• 24 in.

• 8.5 ft

• 10.5 ft

• 9.5 ft

• 13.5 ft

The diagram below shows the side view of a ramp used to help load and unload a moving van.

Which measurement is closest to the length of the ramp in feet?

• 8.5 feet

• 10.5 feet

• 9.5 feet

• 13.5 feet

The correct use of the Pythagorean Theorem with this triangle would be:

• A

• B

• C

• D