Pythagorean Theorem, Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

Used to find the missing side of a right triangle.

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right triangle.

Right Triangle

A triangle that has one right angle (90 degrees) with 2 legs, and one hypotenuse.

leg

Either of the two shortest sides of a right triangle, they meet at a common vertex to form a right angle.

hypotenuse

The longest side of a right triangle. It is always opposite of, and never is a part of, the right angle.

square

The result of multiplying a number by itself.

square root

A number which, when multiplied by itself, makes a square. .

pythagorean theorem

The sum of the squares of the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

perfect square

A square with a whole number root.

right angle

An angle of exactly 90 degrees.