Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

In the Pythagorean theorem equation a² + b² = c², what does 'c' represent?

• The height

• One of the legs

• The hypotenuse

• The base

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Hypotenuse

• Height

• Base

• Leg

If one leg of a right triangle is 4 feet and the other leg is 3 feet, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 5 feet

• 6 feet

• 7 feet

• 8 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the area of the square on the hypotenuse if the legs of the right triangle are 4 feet and 3 feet?

• 16 square feet

• 9 square feet

• 25 square feet

• 12 square feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17 cm and one leg is 15 cm, what is the length of the other leg?

• 14 cm

• 10 cm

• 8 cm

• 12 cm

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CCSS.8.G.B.7