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Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What is a theorem in mathematics?

a)

A problem that is yet to be solved

b)

A mathematical operation

c)

A theory that is widely accepted but not proven

d)

A statement that has been proven to be true

2.

Who is credited with proving the Pythagorean Theorem?

a)

Archimedes

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Euclid

d)

Aristotle

3.

Which triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

a)

Right triangle

b)

Scalene triangle

c)

Isosceles triangle

d)

Equilateral triangle

4.

What does the 'c' in the Pythagorean Theorem represent?

a)

The area of the triangle

b)

The length of the hypotenuse

c)

The length of one leg

d)

The length of the base

5.

In a 3, 4, 5 triangle, what does 'a squared' plus 'b squared' equal?

a)

9

b)

25

c)

12

d)

16

6.

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

a)

Add the lengths of the legs

b)

Multiply the lengths of the legs

c)

Use the Pythagorean Theorem

d)

Divide the lengths of the legs

7.

What is the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle with legs 2 cm and 3 cm?

a)

Square root of 13

b)

6 cm

c)

Square root of 10

d)

5 cm

8.

How do you test if a triangle with sides 3 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm is a right triangle?

a)

Use the Pythagorean Theorem

b)

Measure the angles

c)

Calculate the area

d)

Compare it to a known right triangle

9.

What does it mean if the sides of a triangle do not satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem?

a)

It is an isosceles triangle

b)

It is an equilateral triangle

c)

It is a right triangle

d)

It is not a right triangle

10.

Why is practicing math problems important according to the video?

a)

To memorize formulas

b)

To understand concepts better

c)

To pass time

d)

To improve watching skills