Pythagoras Theorem
Pythagoras Theorem
True or False
Square and Square Root
Vocabulary
100
Calculate the length of the Hypotenuse (to 2 dp):
7.62
100
The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 16 units and one of the sides of the triangle is 8 units. Find the measure of the third side using the Pythagoras theorem formula.
13.856units
100
True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles and scalene triangles.
False
100
What is 82 ?
64
100
When using Pythagoras Theorem, the Hypotenuse is labeled with what letter?
c
200
Calculate x (to 2 dp):
19.24
200
Julie wanted to wash her building window which is 12 feet off the ground. She has a ladder that is 13 feet long. How far should she place the base of the ladder away from the building?
5feet
200
√25
5
200
When using Pythagoras Theorem, the shorter sides are labeled with what letters?
a or b
300
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse:
26
300
The measure of its hypotenuse is 20 inches. One of the sides of the triangle is 16 inches. What would be the measure of the third side?
12inches
300
True or False: The hypotenuse is ALWAYS the longest side of a right triangle.
True
300
What is the square root of 121?
11
300
I am the side that is always opposite to the right angle in a right triangle. I am also the longest side. What is my name?
Hypotenuse
400
Calculate x (to 2 dp):
23.24
400
If the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 17 units and one leg is 8 units, what is the length of the third side?
15 units
400
True or False: The Pythagorean theorem states that a2 + b2 = c2
True
400
What is the opposite of squaring a number?
Square root
400
When using Pythagoras Theorem, what is the formula to calculate side c?
c^2=(a^2+b^2)
500
What is the length of bd?
12cm
500
Daniel rides his bicycle 21 km west and then 18 km north. How far is he from his starting point? (to 2 dp)
27.66 km
500
True or False: To find the square root of a number, you must divide.
False
500
What is the sum of the square root of 225 and the square root of 100?
25
500
Name the three sides of a right triangle.
Hypotenuse
Opposite
Adjacent