Finding Hypotenuse in a Right Triangle

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 13

• 23

• x

In the given triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 14

• 8

• x

• a

• b

• c

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

35 is the longest side of the triangle and it is called the hypotenuse

• True

• False

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

• All triangles

• Right triangles only

• Right triangles and circles.

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

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

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

• right angle.

• acute angle.

• obtuse angle.