Master Pythagoras' Theorem

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is the correct formula for Pythagoras' theorem?

  • a² - b² = c²
  • a + b = c²
  • a² + b² = c² (correct)
  • a² + b² = c

What does Pythagoras' theorem state?

  • The difference of the lengths of the two shorter sides is equal to the length of the hypotenuse.
  • The product of the lengths of the two shorter sides is equal to the length of the hypotenuse.
  • The sum of the lengths of the two shorter sides is equal to the length of the hypotenuse. (correct)
  • The length of the hypotenuse is equal to the square of the sum of the lengths of the other two sides.

What is the purpose of Pythagoras' theorem?

  • To find the lengths of the two shorter sides of a right-angled triangle.
  • To determine if a triangle is right-angled or not.
  • To find the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle. (correct)
  • To calculate the area of a right-angled triangle.

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