What is a theorem in mathematics?
Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

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Bethany Weishiemer-Roberts
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A problem that is yet to be solved
A mathematical operation
A theory that is widely accepted but not proven
A statement that has been proven to be true
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is credited with proving the Pythagorean Theorem?
Archimedes
Pythagoras
Euclid
Aristotle
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?
Right triangle
Scalene triangle
Isosceles triangle
Equilateral triangle
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'c' in the Pythagorean Theorem represent?
The area of the triangle
The length of the hypotenuse
The length of one leg
The length of the base
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a 3, 4, 5 triangle, what does 'a squared' plus 'b squared' equal?
9
25
12
16
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you find the length of the hypotenuse if you know the lengths of the legs?
Add the lengths of the legs
Multiply the lengths of the legs
Use the Pythagorean Theorem
Divide the lengths of the legs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle with legs 2 cm and 3 cm?
Square root of 13
6 cm
Square root of 10
5 cm
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