Pythagorean Theorem Unknown Hypotenuse

The sum of the squares of the leg lengths is equal to the square of the hypotenuse length.

• Theory of Relativity

• Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Murphy's Law

”Real-world” word problems often have ladders leaning against trees, houses, or other structures. In these problems, the ladder is this part of a right triangle.

• Vertex

• Leg

• It depends on the situation.

• Hypotenuse.

The longest side of a right triangle.

• Leg 1

• Leg 2

• Perimeter

• Hypotenuse

Which statement is true:

• The length of the hypotenuse is 5

• The length of the hypotenuse is 12

• The length of the hypotenuse is 13

• The length of the hypotenuse is 17

What is the correct way to apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve for c?

The hypotenuse of the following triangle measures

• 28

• 23

• A

• B

• C

• D

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

• 32.5 ft

• 40 ft.

• 31 ft.

• 33.5 ft.

What equation would you use to solve for this triangle?