Pythagorean Theorem in a Right Triangle

On your own paper, write an equation using the Pythagorean Theorem and solve for x.

• x = 15

• x = 7.9

• x = 21

• x = 225

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

The longest side of a right triangle is called the...

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

• right angle

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 13

• 23

• x

• not enough information

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 14

• 8

• x

• not enough information

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

The longest side of a right triangle is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the...

• right angle.

• acute angle.

• obtuse angle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

• a

• b

• c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

• a

• b

• c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The side that measures 15 is the...

• leg

• hypotenuse

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the missing side length.

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the missing side length.

• 36

• 76.8

• 12

• 40

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CCSS.8.G.B.7