Pythagorean Theorem Apply

Find the missing side length.

• 36

• 76.8

• 12

• 40

The longest side of a right triangle is called the...

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

• right angle

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 14

• 8

• x

• not enough information

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

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

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

• All triangles

• Right triangles only

• Right triangles and circles.

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

The longest side of a right triangle is called the...

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse