Find the Correct Formula for the Pythagorean Theorem Legs and Hypotenuse

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

• a

• b

• c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The correct use of the Pythagorean Theorem with this triangle would be:

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Label the legs and hypotenuse of the triangle.

a

b

c

Hypotenuse

Leg

Leg

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Which part is the Leg(s) ​ (a)   ​ (b)  

Which part is the hypotenuse?​ (c)  

• x

• y

• z

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 48 in.

• 52 in.

• 16 in.

• 24 in.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Level 4

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

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CCSS.8.G.B.8