Pythagorean Theorem Looking for the Hypotenuse

The c in this equation, a²+b²=c², refer to what part of a triangle?

• The right angle

• legs

• hypotenuse

• answer

The pythagorean theorem only works for ____________________.

• squares

• parallelograms

• acute triangles

• right triangles

Find the distance between P1 and P2 **hint** if you connect them, then you will have the hypotenuse

• 20

• 3.985

• 4.472

• 3.464

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm

• 42 cm

• 52 cm

• 48 cm

What equation would you use to solve for this triangle?

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

• A

• B

• C

• D

• 8.5 ft

• 10.5 ft

• 9.5 ft

• 13.5 ft

The diagram below shows the side view of a ramp used to help load and unload a moving van.

Which measurement is closest to the length of the ramp in feet?

• 8.5 feet

• 10.5 feet

• 9.5 feet

• 13.5 feet

Find the missing side

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Answer explanation