Pythagoras Flashcards
1
Q
What is the longest side called on the triangle?
A
Hypotenuse
2
Q
What is the hypotenuse always opposite?
A
The right angle
3
Q
How do you find the hypotenuse?
A
Find the square number of the given sides and add your answers together, you then find the square root of the answer.
4
Q
How do find one of the shorter sides?
A
You square the hypotenuse and the given shorter side, subtract the shorter side from the hypotenuse and find the square root.
5
Q
What is the hypotenuse?
A
The biggest side on the triangle and the side opposite the right angle.
6
Q
What do the square number of the two shorter sides add up to?
A
The square number of the hypotenuse.
