Pythagorean Theorem Introduction

Who is credited with proving the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Archimedes

• Pythagoras

• Euclid

• Aristotle

Which type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

• Scalene

• Right

• Isosceles

• Equilateral

What does the Pythagorean Theorem help to find in a right triangle?

• The angle measures

• The length of an unknown side

• The perimeter of the triangle

• The area of the triangle

• 10

• 4.4

• 4.5

• 2.7

How can the Pythagorean Theorem be used to test if a triangle is a right triangle?

• By measuring the angles

• By checking if the sides are proportional

• By comparing it to another right triangle

• By using it to see if 'a squared' plus 'b squared' equals 'c squared'