Pythagorean Theorem in Context

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8th Grade

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8.6C

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Joseph Anderson

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Pythagorean Theorem & It's Converse

October 11th, 2021

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

obtuse

scalene

isosceles

right

Multiple Choice

What side(s) will always be the longest on a right triangle?

The Hypotenuse

Leg A

Leg B

The Right Angle

Multiple Select

What side(s) will always be the shortest on a right triangle?

Select all that apply

The Hypotenuse

Leg A

Leg B

The Right Angle

Multiple Choice

The legs form what type of angle?

Acute

Obtuse

Reflex

Right

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the sides in the Pythagorean Theorem shown?

Hint: Think about when the hypotenuse is missing!

a + b = c

a² + b² = c²

a² – b² = c²

a – b = c

Multiple Choice

Do three squares with side lengths of 6, 12, and 13 form a right triangle?

Yes

Multiple Choice

If three sides of a right triangle are 9, 40, and 41, which side is the hypotenuse?

Multiple Choice

Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?

Yes

Multiple Choice

Do these 3 side lengths form a right triangle?
13, 80, and 81?

yes

Multiple Choice

If the sides of a triangle are 7, 24, and 25, is it a right triangle?

yes

Multiple Choice

a = 2.1, b = 7.2,
c = 7.5
Is this a right triangle?

yes

Multiple Choice

Isabella has sticks that are 10cm, 11cm, and 13cm long. Can she place the sticks together to form a right triangle? Justify your answer.

No, because 10+11 does not equal 13

No, because 100+121 does not equal 169

Yes, because there is a small side, medium side and long side

Yes, because a triangle has 3 sides

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