1.
The equation used for the Pythagorean Theorem is _____.
A.
a
2
=
b
2
-
c
2
.
B.
a
2
+
b
2
=
c
2
.
C.
a
2
+
c
2
=
b
2
.
D.
a
2
-
b
2
=
c
2
.
Hint
2.
What is the measure of the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose legs measure 7 inches and 12 inches?
A.
9.8 in
B.
5 in
C.
13.9 in
D.
25 in
Hint
3.
Is a triangle with sides measuring 6, 8, and 10 a right triangle? Why or why not?
A.
No; 10
2
- 8
2
= 6
2
B.
Yes; 10
2
= 8
2
+ 6
2
C.
No;
D.
Yes; 6 + 8 > 10
Hint
4.
Is a triangle with sides measuring 4, 8 and 11 a right triangle? Why or why not?
A.
yes; 4 + 8
11
B.
yes; 4
2
+ 8
2
= 11
2
C.
no; 4
2
+ 8
2
11
2
D.
no; 11
2
- 4
2
= 8
2
Hint
5.
Is a triangle with sides measuring 8, 15 and 17 a right triangle? Why or why not?
A.
yes; 8
2
+ 15
2
= 17
2
B.
no; 15 - 8 =
C.
no;
+
D.
yes; 8 + 15
17
Hint