Intro Pythagorean Theorem

How long is the hypotenuse of this triangle?

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

In a right triangle, what is the relationship between the hypotenuse and the legs?

• The hypotenuse is equal in length to the legs.

• The hypotenuse is longer than the legs.

• The hypotenuse is perpendicular to the legs.

• The hypotenuse is shorter than the legs.

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A

• Leg B

• Hypotenuse

• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

• square

• arm

• leg

• hypotenuse

If a right triangle has side lengths 5, 12, 15 which side is the hypotenuse?

• 5

• 15

• 12

• 32

• None of them

How do you know what leg is the hypotenuse?

• It's the left leg

• It's the right leg

• It's the longest leg

The a and b in this equation, a²+b²=c², refer to what part of a triangle?

• The right angle

• legs

• hypotenuse

• answer

What side(s) will always be the longest on a right triangle?

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

• The Right Angle

In a right triangle, which side is opposite the right angle?

• Opposite

• Hypotenuse

• Adjacent

• Base