Finding the Hypotenuse and Is It a Right Triangle

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

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 13

• 23

• x

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

What is the correct way to apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve for c?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The hypotenuse of the following triangle measures

• 28

• 23

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

The legs of the triangle measure:

• 36

• 45

• 27

• 40

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

• All triangles

• Right triangles only

• Right triangles and circles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8