Pythagorean Theorem Find the Legs and Hypotenuse

To which shape(s) does the Pythagorean theorem apply?

• All triangles

• Right triangles only

• Some right triangles and some isosceles triangles 

• Right triangles and circles.

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c

• A = LW

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 14

• 8

• x

• not enough information

True or False:

There are 2 legs and 1 hypotenuse in a right triangle.

• True

• False

• a

• b

• c

The side that measures 3 is the...

• leg

• hypotenuse

The side that measures 15 is the...

• leg

• hypotenuse

The side that measure 8 is the...

• hypotenuse

• leg

Find the missing side length.

• 36

• 76.8

• 12

• 40

The longest side of a right triangle is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the...

• right angle.

• acute angle.

• obtuse angle.