Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The longest side opposite the right angle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the lengths of the two shorter sides of a right triangle are 9 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

15 (using the Pythagorean Theorem: 9² + 12² = 15²).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine if three lengths can form a right triangle?

Back

Check if a² + b² = c², where c is the longest side.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If John walks 6 blocks North and 8 blocks West, how do you calculate his distance from the starting point?

Back

Use the Pythagorean Theorem: √(6² + 8²) = 10 blocks.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the side lengths of a 3-4-5 triangle?

Back

3, 4, and 5 (it is a right triangle).

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