
Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem
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Mathematics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of learning the Pythagorean theorem in this lesson?
To learn about different types of triangles
To understand the distance formula better
To calculate the area of a triangle
To memorize mathematical formulas
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which side of a right triangle is always opposite the right angle?
The adjacent side
The height
The hypotenuse
The base
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a right triangle, what are the two sides that form the right angle called?
Legs
Heights
Hypotenuse
Bases
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Pythagorean theorem state about the sides of a right triangle?
The sum of the lengths of the legs equals the hypotenuse
The sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse
The product of the legs equals the hypotenuse
The difference of the squares of the legs equals the hypotenuse
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Pythagorean theorem formula a² + b² = c², what does 'c' represent?
The hypotenuse
The base
The height
One of the legs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a Pythagorean triple?
5, 12, 13
7, 24, 25
8, 15, 17
9, 40, 41
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can the order of 'a' and 'b' be switched in the Pythagorean theorem?
Because multiplication is commutative
Because subtraction is commutative
Because division is commutative
Because addition is commutative
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