Legs and Hypotenuse Identify

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A

• Leg B

• Hypotenuse

• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

In a right triangle, which side is opposite the right angle?

• Opposite

• Hypotenuse

• Adjacent

• Base

In a right triangle, what is the relationship between the hypotenuse and the legs?

• The hypotenuse is equal in length to the legs.

• The hypotenuse is longer than the legs.

• The hypotenuse is perpendicular to the legs.

• The hypotenuse is shorter than the legs.

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• c² = a² + b²

• a³ + b³ = c³

• a² + b² = c²

• c³ = a³ + b³

How long is the hypotenuse of this triangle?

What side(s) will always be the longest on a right triangle?

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

• The Right Angle

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

In ΔHXP, name the hypotenuse and the right angle.

• Hypotenuse: HX Right Angle: <XHP

• Hypotenuse: XP Right Angle: <PHX

• Hypotenuse: HP Right Angle: <HPX

• Hypotenuse: PX Right Angle: <PXH

Given ΔMIN, identify the two legs and the hypotenuse:

• Hypotenuse: MI; Legs: IN and NM

• Hypotenuse: NM; Legs: NI and MN

• Hypotenuse: IN; Legs: IM and MN

• Hypotenuse: MN; Legs: NI and MI