Finding the Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

The _______ of a right triangle is the side of the triangle that is opposite the right angle.

• GCF

• Angle

• Hypotenuse

• all of the above

what is the formula for finding the hypotnuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

• c-a=c

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A

• Leg B

• Hypotenuse

• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

The hypotenuse of the following triangle measures

• 28

• 23

What equation would you use to solve for this triangle?

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

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

Which statement is true:

• The length of the hypotenuse is 5

• The length of the hypotenuse is 12

• The length of the hypotenuse is 13

• The length of the hypotenuse is 17

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54