12/19 & 12/20 - Pythagorean Theorem Practice

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

Front

What are the sides of a right triangle called?

Back

The two shorter sides of a right triangle are called the 'legs', and the longest side is called the 'hypotenuse'.

Front

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

Back

Front

What is the formula to find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

Back

Front

If the hypotenuse is 13 and one leg is 5, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

Back

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Front

If a right triangle has legs of lengths 9 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Front

Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used for obtuse triangles?

Back

No, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles.