
Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

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Mathematics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of the Pythagorean Theorem in high school mathematics?
Graphing quadratic functions
Understanding the properties of right triangles
Calculating the area of a circle
Solving linear equations
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a right triangle, what is the term used for the side opposite the right angle?
Base
Altitude
Leg
Hypotenuse
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Pythagorean Theorem, what is the relationship between the legs and the hypotenuse?
a + b = c^2
a^2 + b^2 = c
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 = b^2 + c^2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which side is considered 'adjacent' in a right triangle?
The side forming the right angle with the base
The side opposite the smallest angle
The longest side
The side opposite the right angle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example problem, what is the first step in using the Pythagorean Theorem?
Write down the formula a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Calculate the square root of the hypotenuse
Identify the longest side
Subtract the squares of the legs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the inverse operation of squaring a number?
Multiplication
Square root
Addition
Subtraction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the practice problems, what should you always ensure about the hypotenuse?
It is a prime number
It is the longest side
It is equal to one of the legs
It is the shortest side
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