This math topic focuses on identifying different sides of a right triangle as either a leg or the hypotenuse. It is an introductory level exploration into the Pythagorean theorem. Each question presents a triangle, with one side marked, and asks the learner to determine whether the marked side is a leg or the hypotenuse. This helps strengthen the understanding of triangle structure in the context of Pythagoras' theorem.
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Practice:
Pythagorean Triangle Labelling - Leg or Hypotenuse
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Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg?
Pythagorean Triangle Labelling - Leg or Hypotenuse Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Pythagorean Triangle Labelling - Leg or Hypotenuse (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Pythagoras - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/pythagoras_intro/ |
1
| Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg? |
a
| A leg (ie side 'a' or 'b') |
b
| The hypotenuse (ie side 'c') |
2
| Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg? |
a
| A leg (ie side 'a' or 'b') |
b
| The hypotenuse (ie side 'c') |
3
| Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg? |
a
| The hypotenuse (ie side 'c') |
b
| A leg (ie side 'a' or 'b') |
4
| Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg? |
a
| The hypotenuse (ie side 'c') |
b
| A leg (ie side 'a' or 'b') |
5
| Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg? |
a
| The hypotenuse (ie side 'c') |
b
| A leg (ie side 'a' or 'b') |
6
| Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg? |
a
| A leg (ie side 'a' or 'b') |
b
| The hypotenuse (ie side 'c') |
7
| Is the side marked with a '?' the hypotenuse or a leg? |
a
| The hypotenuse (ie side 'c') |
b
| A leg (ie side 'a' or 'b') |