Pythagorean Theorem Converse

Front

What are the 2 shorter sides of a right triangle called?

Back

Legs

Front

If three sides of a right triangle are 9, 40, and 41, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

41

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Front

Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?

Back

Yes

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

a = 2.1, b = 7.2, c = 7.5. Is this a right triangle?

Back

Yes

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

Which set of side lengths does not form a right triangle? 14, 15, 29 or 38, 80, 90?

Back

14, 15, 29

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The longest side opposite the right angle.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 5, 12, and 13, does it form a right triangle?

Back

Yes, because 5² + 12² = 13².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

Back

The sum of the squares of the two legs equals the square of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

Can a triangle with sides 7, 24, and 25 be a right triangle?

Back

Yes, because 7² + 24² = 25².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8