Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem applies only to right triangles.

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'c' represents the length of the hypotenuse, which is the longest side of a right triangle.

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If one side of a right triangle is 6 in and the other side is 8 in, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem can be used for obtuse triangles.

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False. The Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.

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

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The sum of the squares of the two shorter sides (legs) equals the square of the longest side (hypotenuse).

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If the lengths of the legs of a right triangle are 5 in and 12 in, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the first step in using the Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing side?

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True or False: The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle in a right triangle.

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True.

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