Pythagorean Theorem: Lesson 2

What is the formula used to calculate the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

• a^2 - b^2 = c^2

• a^2 * b^2 = c^2

• a^2 / b^2 = c^2

Which side of the triangle is always represented as 'c' in the Pythagorean theorem?

• Opposite

• Adjacent

• Hypotenuse

• Base

If one leg of a right triangle is 8 meters and the other is 6 meters, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 6 meters

• 8 meters

• 14 meters

• 10 meters

What must be done to both sides of the equation a^2 + b^2 = c^2 to solve for 'c' when 'c' is squared?

• Subtract them

• Take the square root

• Add them

• Square both sides

What is the approximate value of the hypotenuse when the legs are 10 feet and 7 feet?

• 7.00 feet

• 17.00 feet

• 10.00 feet

• 12.21 feet