Pythagorean Theorem

Who is credited with the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Archimedes

• Euclid

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What does the Pythagorean Theorem equation represent?

• The area of a right triangle.

• The relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

• The perimeter of a right triangle.

• The sum of the angles in a right triangle equals 180 degrees.

How do you calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

• Divide the area of the triangle by one of the legs.

• Subtract the square of one leg from the square of the other leg.

• Add the squares of the two legs and take the square root.

• Multiply the lengths of the two legs.

What is the length of the hypotenuse in the first example?

• 5 feet

• 7 feet

• 9 feet

• 11 feet

What is the length of the missing leg in the second example?

• 12 cm

• 10 cm

• 14 cm

• 8 cm