Geometry and Right Triangles Quiz

What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?

• 360°

• 180°

• 90°

• 270°

Which type of triangle allows you to find the third side if two sides are known using a specific theorem?

• Equilateral triangle

• Isosceles triangle

• Right triangle

• Scalene triangle

In the Pythagorean theorem, what is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

• a^2 + b^2 > c^2

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

• a^2 + b^2 = 2c^2

• a^2 + b^2 < c^2

If a right triangle has sides of 9, 40, and 41, what can be said about these numbers?

• They form an acute triangle

• They are a Pythagorean triple

• They form an obtuse triangle

• They are not related

How do you find the length of an unknown side in a right triangle if the hypotenuse is 10 and one leg is 7?

• Use the formula a^2 + 7^2 = 10^2 and solve for a

• Use the formula a^2 + 10^2 = 7^2 and solve for a

• Use the formula a^2 = 7^2 + 10^2 and solve for a

• Use the formula 7^2 + 10^2 = a^2 and solve for a