Pythagorean Theorem Practice

The Pythagorean Theorem only works for ________ triangles.

• Scalene

• Obtuse

• Equilateral

• Right

Name the longest side of a right triangle.

• leg a
• leg b
• leg 
• hypotenuse

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• divide
• multiply 
• fractions
• square root

The side that is missing is

• the hypotenuse

• a leg

• Nothing

• a right angle

The side that is missing is

• the hypotenuse

• a leg

• We aren't missing a side

• the right angle

Find the length of the missing side

• 3

• 41

• 9

Which equation can be used to solve for "x"?

• x² + 15² = 21²

• x² – 15² = 21²

• 15² + 21² = x²

• x² + 21² = 15²

Which sides are the legs of the triangle?

• 9 and 15

• 9 and 12

• 12 and 15

• 15

Determine the length of the missing side.

• 7

• 8

• 17

• 23

Find the value of x.

• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10