Pythagorean Theorem in a Right Triangle

On your own paper, write an equation using the Pythagorean Theorem and solve for x.

• x = 15

• x = 7.9

• x = 21

• x = 225

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?

• 13

• 23

• x

• not enough information

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 14

• 8

• x

• not enough information

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

• right angle.

• acute angle.

• obtuse angle.

• a

• b

• c

• a

• b

• c

The side that measures 15 is the...

• leg

• hypotenuse

Find the missing side length.

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

Find the missing side length.

• 36

• 76.8

• 12

• 40