Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Formula

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest. True or False?

Back

True.

Front

What is the name for side c in a right triangle?

Back

Hypotenuse.

Front

Find the distance between the points (3, 4) and (7, 1).

Back

5.

Front

If a right triangle has legs of length 6 and 8, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

10.

Front

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c².

Front

In the Pythagorean Theorem, what do a and b represent?

Back

The lengths of the legs of the triangle.

Front

What is the distance formula?

Back

d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).

Front

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

Back

12.

Front

What type of triangle has one angle greater than 90 degrees?

Back

Obtuse triangle.