Pythagorean Theorem - Find the Hypotenuse

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works with which type of triangle?

• a right triangle

• an obtuse triangle

• a scalene triangle

• an acute triangle

Legs a and b form the right angle of a right triangle. What do we call the third side?

• the hydrogenous

• the hilarious

• the hypotenuse

• the hippopotamus

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

You will need scratch paper and a calculator for this question. Draw a right triangle on your paper. a = 5; b = 12 Find c.

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• 13

• 169

• 125

You will need scratch paper and a calculator for this question. Draw a right triangle on your paper. a = 9; b = 40

Find c.

• 17

• 23

• 1681

• 41

You will need paper and your calculator for this problem. Draw a right triangle on your paper. a = 8; b = 15

Find c.

• 289

• 17

• 16

• 210

Use scratch paper and your calculator to find c.

• 37

• 7,225

• 85

• 62

Use you paper and your calculator to find c. If you can't remember how, use your notes or watch the video on CANVAS.

• 65

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Use your paper and your calculator to find c.

• 10

• 100

• 36

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If the three sides of a right triangle are 20, 21, and 29, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 21

• 29

• 20

Answer explanation

Remember.....the hypotenuse is always the longest side of the triangle.