Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

In a right triangle, what is the hypotenuse?

Back

The longest side opposite the right angle.

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 9 and the other leg is 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

15.

Front

What is the square of 19?

Back

361.

Front

Estimate the square root of 200 to the nearest tenth.

Back

14.1.

Front

If a right triangle has legs of lengths 8 and 15, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

17.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle according to the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The sum of the squares of the two legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

Front

Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

Back

No, it only applies to right triangles.

Front

If the hypotenuse is 25 and one leg is 20, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

15.