What is the formula for the pythagorean theorem

What is the formula for the pythagorean theorem

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explores right triangles, focusing on identifying right angles and understanding the hypotenuse. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the 90-degree angle, marked by a box or a #90 symbol. The tutorial introduces the Pythagorean theorem, explaining that the sum of the squares of the two sides equals the square of the hypotenuse. The video aims to provide a foundational understanding of these concepts, preparing students to solve related problems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you look for to confirm a right angle in a triangle?

A circle around the angle

A little box or a 90-degree symbol

A small triangle symbol

A dashed line

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a right triangle, what is the side opposite the right angle called?

Hypotenuse

Base

Adjacent

Opposite

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

a + b^2 = c^2

a^2 + b^2 = c

a^2 + b = c^2

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main condition for applying the Pythagorean Theorem?

The triangle must have a right angle

The triangle must be scalene

The triangle must be equilateral

The triangle must be isosceles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, is it a right triangle?

Yes, because 3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2

No, because 3^2 + 4^2 ≠ 5^2

Yes, because 3 + 4 = 5

No, because 3 + 4 ≠ 5