Determining Triangle Types with the Pythagorean Inequality Theorem

Determining Triangle Types with the Pythagorean Inequality Theorem

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial explains the Pythagorean theorem and how to determine if a triangle is right, acute, or obtuse by rearranging the equation. It provides examples to illustrate how the lengths of the sides affect the angles of the triangle, demonstrating the conditions for each type of triangle.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What equation is used as the basis for identifying triangle types?

A^2 + B^2 = 2C

A^2 + B^2 = C^2

2A + 2B = C^2

A^2 - B^2 = C^2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the rearranged equation, where is the longest side placed?

On the left

In the middle

On the right

It does not matter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it indicate if C^2 is greater than A^2 + B^2?

Right triangle

Acute triangle

Obtuse triangle

Equilateral triangle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of triangle is formed when C^2 = A^2 + B^2?

Acute triangle

Isosceles triangle

Right triangle

Obtuse triangle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it indicate if C^2 is less than A^2 + B^2?

Obtuse triangle

Acute triangle

Equilateral triangle

Right triangle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does increasing the length of side C affect the triangle's angles?

Has no effect on the angles

Makes all angles larger

Makes all angles smaller

Makes the opposite angle larger than 90°

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of compressing side C in a triangle?

Forms an obtuse triangle

Forms a right triangle

Changes the triangle into a circle

Forms an acute triangle

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