Parts of a Pythagorean Theorem

In a right triangle the __________ are the two sides that form the right angle.

• Legs

• Hypotenuses

• Right Angles

• Points

In a right triangle, the __________ is the side across from the right angle.

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

• Point

Look at the figure. Which of the following correctly completes the diagram to represent the Pythagorean Theorem?

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Based on the diagram, which of the following is NOT true?

• 3² + 4² = 5²

• 3² + 5² = 4²

• 5² - 4² = 3²

• 5² - 3² = 4²

Which of the following is true about all right triangles?

• The sum of the measures of the legs of a right triangle is equal to the measure of the hypotenuse.

• The product of the measures of the legs of a right triangle is equal to the measure of the hypotenuse.

• The sum of the measures of the legs of a right triagnle squaerd is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

• The sum of the squares of each leg of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

A right triangle is formed by joining three squares at their vertices. Which equation can be used to find the length of x?

• x = 576 + 7

• x = 576 + 7²

• x² = 576 - 7

• x² = 576 + 7²

A right triangle is formed by line segments KM, MP, and KP. Based on the diagram, which describes the best method to determine the area of the shaded region?

• The area of the shaded region is equal to the sum of the areas of the the two unshaded regions.

• The area of the shaded region is equal to the difference in the areas of the unshaded regions.

• The area of the shaded region is equal to the sum of the side lengths of the unshaded regions.

• The area of the shaded region is equal to the difference in the side lengths of the unshaded regions.

Which of the following is true about the Pythagorean Theorem?

• The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to determine the side lengths of any right triangle.

• The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to determine the side lengths of any triangle.

• The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to determine the angle measures of any right triangle.

• The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to determine the angle measures of any triangle.

Look at the diagram. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, which of the following is true?

• The sum of the areas of squares B and C is equal to the area of square A.

• The difference of the areas of squares A and B is equal to the area of square C.

• The sum of the areas of squares A and B is equal to the area of square C.

• The sum of the areas of squares A and C is equal to the area of square B.

Based on the Pythagorean Theorem, which of the following is NOT true?

• b² + a² = c²

• b² + c² = a²

• c² - a² = b²

• c² - b² = a²