1.
Refer to the diagram below. Which equation correctly states the Pythagorean Theorem that is true for any right triangle?
A.
c
2
=
a
2
+
b
2
B.
c
2
+
b
2
=
a
2
C.
c
2
=
a
2
-
b
2
D.
c
2
+
a
2
=
b
2
Hint
2.
Find the length of one leg of a right triangle if the length of the hypotenuse is 35 feet and the length of the other leg is 22 feet. Round to the nearest tenth.
A.
19.2 feet
B.
27.2 feet
C.
41.3 feet
D.
29.2 feet
Hint
3.
The measures of three sides of a triangle are given. Determine which triangle is a right triangle.
A.
1 ft, 2 ft, and 2 ft
B.
3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm
C.
2 m, 3 m, and 4 m
D.
16 in., 18 in., and 20 in.
Hint
4.
If c is the measure of the longest side of a triangle and
c
2
=
a
2
+
b
2
, then ___________________.
A.
the triangle is an isosceles triangle
B.
the triangle is a right triangle
C.
the triangle is not an isosceles triangle
D.
the triangle is not a right triangle
Hint
5.
Find the length of the leg of the right triangle.
A.
17.7 cm
B.
5 cm
C.
4 cm
D.
12.5 cm
Hint