Angles angles angles
A triangle with sides of 3, 4, and 5
5
In the Pythagorean theorem a2+b2 = c2 , what are a and b called?
Legs
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 3 and 4 inches long
5 inches
Frank wants to make a model pyramid. If the legs are 15 in and 11 in, then what is the slant of the pyramid?
What is 18.6 in?
Triangle with sides 9, 12, and 15
15
In the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2, what is "c" called?
The Hypotenuse
Triangle with a leg 8 and hypotenuse of 10. What is the length of the other leg?
6
If a 35 inch TV screen is 26 inches long, how tall is the screen?
23 inches
Triangle with sides 28, 100, or 96
100
True or False:
Pythagorean Theorem can ONLY be used with right triangles.
True
Triangle with a leg 9 and hypotenuse of 15. What is the length of the other leg?
12
A 13 foot ladder is leaning against a building. The base of the ladder is 5 feet from the building. How high on the building is the ladder?
12 feet
Triangle with sides 114, 28, and 96
114
True or False:
Pythagorean Theorem can be used with isosceles triangles.
False
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle has sides 9 and 12
15
Francis is making a model airplane and is making the wings. What is the perimeter the wings will be if the hypotenuse is 36 cm and one leg is 14 cm?
P=83.17cm
Triangle with sides 156, 60, and 144
156
What is the name of the man that the Pythagorean theorem is named after?
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with sides 12 and 16
20
Francis is making a model airplane and is making the wings. What is the area the wings will be if the hypotenuse is 36 cm and one leg is 14 cm?
A=232.19cm2