Pythagorean Basics
Pythagorean Practice
SOHCAHTOA
FINAL JEOPARDY
100
What is the equation of the Pythagorean Theorem?
a^2+b^2=c^2
100
What is the length of the hypotenuse if the leg lengths are 6 and 8?
10
100
Which side should be labeled "adjacent"?
b
200
The Pythagorean Theorem only works with what type of triangle?
right triangle
200
What is the length of the missing leg if the other leg is 24 units and the hypotenuse is 26 units?
10 units
200
Which trig function is the ratio of the adjacent side over the hypotenuse?
cosine (cos)
300
The hypotenuse is always represented by which variable in the pythagorean theorem?
c
300
What is the perimeter of the right triangle whose leg lengths are 9 and 12?
36
300
Write the equation that can be used to find the value of x. DOUBLE POINTS if you also get the correct x value rounded to the nearest tenth.
sin(40)=x/8
x=5.1
400
A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 5 and a leg of 3. What is the cosine ratio of the angle adjacent to the 3-unit side?
3/5 or 0.6