Vocabulary
Square Roots
Pythagorean Theorem
Is This a Right Triangle?
100
In the Pythagorean Theorem, "a" stands for the ________.
Altitude.
100
5
100
What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
100
Side lengths: 3, 4, 5
Yes, 25 = 25.
200
In the Pythagorean Theorem, "b" stands for the ________.
Base.
200
Solve for x.
x2 = 100
x = 10
200
Find the length of the missing side:
a = 3
b = 4
c = ?
Find c
c = 5
200
Side lengths: 4, 5, 6.
No, 41 = 36
300
In the Pythagorean Theorem, the longest side of a right triangle is called the ________. This is represented by the letter "c".
Hypotenuse.
300
Simplify.
9/11
300
Find the length of the missing side:
a = 7
b = 24
c = ?
Find c
c = 25
300
Side lengths: 30, 40, 50.
Yes, 2500 = 2500.
400
In the Pythagorean Theorem, the altitude and base are called the _______ of the triangle. (Hint: There are two of them)
Legs.
400
Solve for x.
x2 + 15 = 19
x = 2
400
Both legs are 6 and 20.
Find the hypotenuse.
c = 20.9
400
Side lengths: 30, 24, 18
Yes, 900 = 900.
500
Spell the formula which represents a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM.
500
Solve for x.
x2 + 200 = 400
x = 14.1
500
Find the missing leg, if two sides are 12 and 15.
a = 9.
500
Side lengths: 27, 45, 36.
Yes, 2025 = 2025.