What is the Pythagorean theorem?
Pythagoras Theorem Quiz

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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Hard
Zetty Lee
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Pythagorean theorem is a mathematical principle that relates the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle.
The Pythagorean theorem is a concept in geometry that deals with angles and lines.
The Pythagorean theorem is used to calculate the perimeter of a square.
The Pythagorean theorem is a formula for finding the area of a circle.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is credited with discovering the Pythagorean theorem?
Pythagoras
Archimedes
Euclid
Newton
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem?
a^2 + b^2 = c
a + b = c^2
a^2 - b^2 = c^2
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the lengths of two sides of a right triangle are 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
6
7
5
8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the lengths of two sides of a right triangle are 5 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
13
20
15
10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 13 and one of the sides is 5, what is the length of the other side?
8
12
3
10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the lengths of two sides of a right triangle are 8 and 15, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
17
10
12
20
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