Finding Longest Side of Triangle

The hypotenuse is the side in the right triangle that is ______________.

• at the bottom of the triangle

• across from the right angle

• on the side of the triangle

• I have no idea

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

• leg A

• leg B

• hypotenuse

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?

When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

• To find a missing angle in a right triangle

• To find the missing length of a right triangle

• To find the area of a right triangle

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.