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100

Was Pythagoras Greek or Roman?

Greek

100

What is the longest side of a right angled triangle? SPELL it.

hypotenuse

100

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c = 37 and b = 12.

a = 35

100

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

Legs.


200

When using Pythagoras Theorem, what is the formula to calculate the length of the hypotenuse?

c^2=a^2+b^2

200

When using Pythagoras Theorem, what operation is needed when finding a shorter side?

subtraction/minus

200

What is the length of BC? Round to. if CBA=60degree 

2,5

200

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

Hypotenuse

300

Calculate the length of the hypotenuse: 

26

300

Calculate the length of the Hypotenuse (to 2 dp):


7.62

300

How long is side y? 

8.67

300

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 9 and 12.

15

400

Calculate x (to 2 dp):

23.24

400

Mr Goedhart rides his bicycle 21 km west and then 18 km north. How far is he from his starting point in metres?

27.66 km = 27660m

400

Is it a right triangle?

30-40-50


Yes!

A+ B2 = C2


400

True or False: 

Pythagorean Theorem can be used to only find the hypotenuse

False

500

A flagpole, 10m high, is supported by a wire, attached from the top of the pole to the ground. The wire is pegged into the ground 6m from the base. Determine the length of the wire. (round to 2 dp)

11.66m

500

Solve for x.

5

500

Is it a right triangle?

10-11-21



No.

A+ B≠ C2

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c = 37 and b = 12.

a = 35