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Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). It is expressed as a² + b² = c².

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Back

The Pythagorean Theorem applies to right triangles.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If one side of a right triangle is 3 and the other side is 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

5 (Using the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25; √25 = 5).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the square root of 25?

Back

5.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a = 5 and b = 12, what is the length of c in a right triangle?

Back

13 (Using the Pythagorean Theorem: 5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169; √169 = 13).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

Back

Square root.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation a² + b² = c², what does 'c' represent?

Back

'c' represents the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

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