Pythagorean Theorem

Theory

100

In a right triangle, which side is called the hypotenuse?

The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and it is the longest side

200

Write the formula of the Pythagorean Theorem

a²+b²=c²

300

What does the Pythagorean Theorem say?

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the two legs

Practice

100

3²+4²=

5²

200

A right triangle has one leg of 6 m and a hypotenuse of 10 m. What is the length of the other leg?
 

8 m

300

A rectangular TV screen is 24 cm high and 32 cm wide. What is the diagonal length of the screen?
 

40 cm