Pythagorean Theorem and Angle Relationship Review

Find the length of the missing side. 

Find the length of the missing side. 

(HINT: Remember the legs (a and b) create the right angle)

Find the length of the missing side. 

(HINT: Remember the legs (a and b) create the right angle)

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What is the formula used to solve for the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

• c-a=c

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, what is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle if one leg is 5 cm and the other leg is 12 cm?

• 13 cm

• 17 cm

• 10 cm

• 15 cm

A right triangle has a leg of 8 units and a hypotenuse of 17 units. What is the length of the other leg?

• 15 units

• 9 units

A ladder is leaning against a wall, reaching a height of 15 feet. If the base of the ladder is 9 feet away from the wall, how long is the ladder?

• 17 feet

• 18 feet

• 24 feet

• 12 feet

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right