Right Triangle Hypotenuse

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

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

• right angle

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

• All triangles

• Right triangles only

• Some right triangles and some isosceles triangles 

• Right triangles and circles.

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c

• A = LW

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 14

• 8

• x

• not enough information

What is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 30

• 40

• 50

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 length of the hypotenuse?

• 30

• 40

• 50

What is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 16

• 30

• 34

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

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the side opposite the right angle. It is the __________________ side in a right triangle.

• shortest

• longest