Intro Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• Obtuse

• Right

• Acute

• Isosceles

what is the formula for finding the hypotnuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

• c-a=c

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

• Square

• Arm

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

The Pythagorean is used to find what

• missing sides only

• missing angles only

• either missing sides or angles

What is the length of x?

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 25

What is side C called.

• Legs

• Hypotenuse

The Pythagorean Theorem applies to

• only acute triangles.

• only right triangles.

• only obtuse triangles.

• all triangles.

Which side of a right triangle is the longest?

• leg a

• leg b

• the hypotenuse (c)

• It depends. It's different in every triangle.

Which is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 13 ft.

• 84 ft.

• 85 ft.

• 182 ft.

Which equation will help you find the length of c?