Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem and Radicals

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

• c² = a² + b²

• a² + b² = c²

• a² = b² + c²

• a² + c² = b²

How do you simplify √50?

• √100

• 10√2

• 5√2

• √25

In a right triangle, what does the hypotenuse represent?

• The longest side

• The sum of the other two sides

• The shortest side

• The side opposite the right angle