Pythagorean Theorem Intro

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

Which sides are the legs of the triangle?

Back

9 and 12

Front

Find the value of x if a = 6 and b = 8. What is c?

Back

10

Front

Which choice represents the legs?

Back

a and b

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A triangle where there is a 90 degree angle.

Front

In the Pythagorean Theorem, what does 'c' represent?

Back

The length of the hypotenuse.

Front

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

Back

5

Front

What is the formula to find the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

c = √(a² + b²)

Front

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

Back

13

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.