Is It a Right Triangle and Finding the Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle

Select all that apply. Which of the following equations represent Pythagorean Theorem? *Multiple Answers*

• Leg² + Leg² = Hyp²

• a² + b² = c²

• c² - b² = a²

• c - a = b

• a + b = c

Which side is missing?

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

Which of the following formulas best solves for a missing leg?

• a² + b² = c²

• c - b = a

• c² - b² = a²

• b² + c² = a²

Examine the problem. Which 2 answer choices could be ELIMINATED because they are not reasonable or logical? **Select 2

• A

• B

• C

• D

The sum of the squares of the leg lengths is equal to the square of the hypotenuse length.

• Theory of Relativity

• Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Murphy's Law

The longest side of a right triangle.

• Leg 1

• Leg 2

• Perimeter

• Hypotenuse

The sum of the leg lengths of a right triangle are always ____________ the length of the hypotenuse.

• greater than

• less than

• equal to

• the square of

”Real-world” word problems often have ladders leaning against trees, houses, or other structures. In these problems, the ladder is this part of a right triangle.

• Vertex

• Leg

• It depends on the situation.

• Hypotenuse.

When testing to see if three numbers would form a right triangle, doing this guarantees the legs are on the left side of the Pythagorean Theorem equation.

• Putting the numbers in order from largest to smallest.

• Finding the roots of all the squares.

• Putting the numbers in order from smallest to largest.

• Making sure your calculator is in Scientific Mode.