Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

To find the missing length of a right triangle.

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What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse.

Front

The longest side of a right triangle is DIRECTLY ACROSS from which angle?

Back

Right angle.

Front

True or False: 35 is the longest side of the triangle and it is called the hypotenuse.

Back

True.

Front

What is the measure of the hypotenuse if it is the longest side of a right triangle?

Back

40.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?

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

Front

In a right triangle, if one leg measures 3 and the other leg measures 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

5.

Front

What do the letters a and b represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The lengths of the two legs of the right triangle.

Front

If the hypotenuse is 10 and one leg is 6, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

8.

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

Right triangle.