Pythagorean Theorem Basics Worksheet
📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 18 minutes 8 problems
Pythagorean Theorem Basics Worksheet
Grade 8 Mathematics LearnCrux.com
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Match the term to its meaning: hypotenuse
Match with:
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2. Which equation matches the Pythagorean Theorem?
3. Match the triangle part to the role: hypotenuse
Match with:
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4. If the legs are 6 and 8, the hypotenuse is __.
5. Why must students identify the hypotenuse first?
6. Which triangle can use the Pythagorean Theorem?
7. If c squared equals 49, then c = __.
8. Why is the theorem connected to squares and area?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. side opposite the right angle
2. a^2 + b^2 = c^2
3. longest side opposite the right angle
4. 10
5. The hypotenuse is the side that equals c in the theorem, so labeling it correctly keeps the equation accurate
6. a right triangle
7. 7
8. It compares the areas of squares built on the sides of a right triangle