Finding the Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle and the Converse

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

The _______ of a right triangle is the side of the triangle that is opposite the right angle.

• GCF

• Angle

• Hypotenuse

• all of the above

what is the formula for finding the hypotnuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

• c-a=c

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A

• Leg B

• Hypotenuse

• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

The diagram below shows the side view of a ramp used to help load and unload a moving van.

Which measurement is closest to the length of the ramp in feet?

• 8.5 feet

• 10.5 feet

• 9.5 feet

• 13.5 feet

If three sides of a right triangle are 9, 40, and 41, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 9

• 40

• 41

What equation would you use to solve for this triangle?

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

The correct use of the Pythagorean Theorem with this triangle would be:

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54