Pythagorean Theorem

Front

What are the sides a and b of a right triangle called?

Back

Legs

Front

What is the formula of the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which type of triangle?

Back

Right triangle

Front

If a = 9 and b = 40, what is c? (Use the Pythagorean Theorem)

Back

c = 41

Front

True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem can be applied to obtuse triangles.

Back

False

Front

In a right triangle, if one leg is 6 and the hypotenuse is 10, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

8 (Using a² + b² = c²)

Front

What do you call a triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees?

Back

Right triangle

Front

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

Back

13 (Using a² + b² = c²)

Front

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

Back

The sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.