Pythagorean Theorem TEST Unit 6

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

Front

In a right triangle, what are the legs?

Back

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

Front

If a baseball diamond is a square with sides of 90 feet, how do you calculate the distance across the diagonal?

Back

Front

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

Back

Front

In a right triangle, if a = 8 and c = 17, how do you find b?

Back

Front

What is the length of the diagonal of a rectangular pool measuring 25 m by 50 m?

Back

Front

True or False: In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always the longest side.

Back

True. The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and is always the longest side.

Front

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

Back

Front

If you know the lengths of the two legs of a right triangle, how can you find the hypotenuse?

Back

Front

What is the value of c if a = 9 and b = 12?

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