Pythagorean Theorem Checkpoint

Front

What letter represents the hypotenuse?

Back

c

Front

Hypotenuse

Back

Longest side in a right triangle

Front

Which choice represents the legs? Options: a and b, a, b, c

Back

a and b

Front

What is the final step in solving for c?
a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²
Options: Divide both sides by 2, Take the square root of both sides

Back

Take the square root of both sides

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is a² - b² = c²

Back

false

Front

Is side c on a right triangle always the longest?

Back

true

Front

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

Back

square root

Front

Side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side

Back

false

Front

If you are solving to find a missing leg, should you add or subtract?

Back

Subtract

Front

If you are solving to find a missing hypotenuse, should you add or subtract?

Back

Add