Pythagorean Theorem Practice

Find h (hint: it is NOT 60 ft!)

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Do the sides make a right triangle?

sides 9 ft, 20 ft, 14 ft

• no

• yes

Do the sides make a right triangle?

sides 15 cm, 8 cm, 17 cm

• no

• yes

Label each side of the right triangle.

a

b

c

Leg

Leg

Hypotenuse

Tags

8.7.C

What letter(s) represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• c

Do the sides make a right triangle?

sides 20 m, 8m, 19 m

• no

• yes

Can a right triangle have sides of length
 6, 8, and 10?

• Yes. 6-8-10 is a triple

• No. 6-8-10 is not a triple

Can a right triangle have sides of length
 5, 12, and 13?

• Yes. 5-12-13 is a triple

• No. 5-12-13 is not a triple

Can a right triangle have sides of length

3, 4, and 5?

• Yes. 3-4-5 is a triple

• No. 3-4-5 is not a triple

• Yes. 3-4-5 is equal

• Yes. 3-4=5 is true

Tell whether the triangle with the given side lengths is a right triangle. 
12 ft, 35 ft, 37 ft

• yes

• no