Sol Pythagorean

1) Which best describes the hypotenuse for the given right triangle?

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2) Which is NOT a true statement regarding the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

• The hypotenuse is across from the right angle of a right triangle.

• The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.

• The hypotenuse forms a 90^o angle with a leg of the right triangle.

• The hypotenuse is a line segment.

3) Which best describes a leg for the given right triangle?

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4) The sides of a right triangle are - Which best describes the hypotenuse from the given data?

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5) Which describes a right triangle?

• Legs: 3 in. and 4 in., Hypotenuse: 6 in.

• Legs: 6 in. and 8 in., Hypotenuse: 10 in.

• Legs: 9 in. and 15 in., Hypotenuse: 12 in.

• Legs: 6 in. and 8 in., Hypotenuse: 12 in.

7) Which of the following does NOT describe a right triangle?

• 3 in., 4 in., and 5 in.

• 6 in., 8 in., and 10 in.

• 9 in., 12 in., and 15 in.

• 8 in., 10 in., and 14 in.

8) If this triangle is a right triangle, what must be the length of the missing side?

• 7 ft.

• 8 ft.

• 9 ft.

• 10 ft.

9) Which of the following groups of side lengths could be used to make a right triangle?

• 8, 11, and 14

• 14, 19, and 26

• 15, 20, and 25

• 17, 19, and 21

11) These triangles are not drawn to scale. Which triangle is a right triangle?

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18) What is the length of the missing side?

• √15 cm.

• √375 cm.

• √425 cm.

• 15 cm.