Is It Right Pythagorean Theorem

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

• a² + b² = c²

• c - b = a

• c² - b² = a²

• b² + c² = a²

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

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following sentences would belong in the proof that describes this image?

• The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

• The sum of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

• The difference of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

• The differences of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

Find the missing length? *solve for x

• 50 yards

• 60 yards

• 70 yards

• 80 yards

a = 2.1, b = 7.2, c = 7.5

Is this a right triangle?

*Hint - You could plug the values into the Pythagorean Theorem.

• yes

• no

What side is missing?

• Hypotenuse

• Leg

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10