Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of triangle is the Pythagorean Theorem applicable to?

Equilateral triangle

Isosceles triangle

Right-angled triangle

Scalene triangle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Pythagorean Theorem, what do the letters A and B represent?

The hypotenuse

The two legs of the triangle

The angles of the triangle

The perimeter of the triangle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

The longest side opposite the right angle

One of the two shorter sides

The sum of the two legs

The angle opposite the right angle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the expression a^2 represent in the context of the Pythagorean Theorem?

The perimeter of the triangle

The area of a square with side A

The volume of a cube with side A

The length of side A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you find the length of the hypotenuse if you know the lengths of the two legs?

Use the Pythagorean Theorem

Multiply the lengths of the legs

Subtract the lengths of the legs

Add the lengths of the legs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a triangle has sides of 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

5

6

7

8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if given a leg and the hypotenuse to find the other leg?

Add the squares of the given sides

Subtract the square of the leg from the square of the hypotenuse

Multiply the given sides

Divide the hypotenuse by the leg

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