Discovering Pythagorean Theorem

What is the name of the leg opposite of the right angle?

• Opposite Leg

• Pythagorean Leg

• Longest Leg

• Hypotenuse

What shapes are used to model the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Triangles and Cubes

• Cones and Cubes

• Squares and Triangles

• Octagons.

What was the name of the Greek Philosopher who is credited for discovering the Pythagorean Theorem

• Triangules

• Pythagoras

• Homer

• Mathsophocles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If a triangle has legs of 7, 24, and 25, what would the area of the corresponding squares be in its Pythagorean Theorem model?

• 49, 576, 625

• 49, 240, 625

• 14, 48, 50

• 7, 24, 25

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the correct equation for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a^2+c^2=b^2

• b^2+c^2=a^2

• a^2+b^2=c^2

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The leg is always on the longest side.

• True

• False

The hypotenuse can be shorter than a leg on a triangle.

• False

• True