12/17 & 12/18 - Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.

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What are the legs of a right triangle?

Back

The legs of a right triangle are the two sides that form the right angle. They are usually referred to as sides a and b.

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle, and is denoted as side c.

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Which set of sides forms a right triangle: 4, 5, 6 or 5, 12, 13?

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The set of sides 5, 12, 13 forms a right triangle.

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Do the sides 12 in, 10 in, and 8 in form a right triangle?

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No, the sides 12 in, 10 in, and 8 in do not form a right triangle.

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True or False: In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

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True.

Front

What is the relationship expressed by the Pythagorean Theorem?

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Front

If a = 3 and b = 4, what is c in a right triangle?

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Front

What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.