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100

2.72

7.29

100

√25

5

100

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 3 and 4 inches long

5 inches

100

In the Pythagorean theorem  a2 + b2 = c2, what are a and b called?

Legs

100

Why would these side lengths NOT form a right triangle?

3, 4, 6

What is 3^2 + 4^2 is not equal to 6^2?

200

(-4)2

16

200

-√81

-9

200

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing leg for the triangle whose leg is 6 and hypotenuse is 10.

8

200

In the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2, what is "c" called?

Hypotenuse

200

Am I a right triangle?

5-10-12

What is no

300

.82

.64

300

√73

8.5

300

If  a2 + b2 > c2 , then the triangle is acute, obtuse or right?

acute

300

True or False:

Pythagorean Theorem can ONLY be used with right triangles.

True

300

find the distance

(2,4), (7,2)

What is the square root of 29

400

sqrt{155}^2

155

400

√1352

135

400

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 9 and 12.

15

400

True or False: 

Pythagorean Theorem can be used with isosceles triangles.

true

400

Am I a right triangle

14, 19, 23

What is no

500

1502

22,500

500

√1600

40

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing leg for the triangle whose leg is 12 and whose hypotenuse is 20.

16

500

What is the name of the man that the Pythagorean theorem is named after?


Pythagoras

500

Am I a right triangle (prove it)

1.4, 4.8, 5

What is yes

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