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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Pythagorean Triangle Labelling - Leg or Hypotenuse Worksheet

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Pythagorean Triangle Labelling - Leg or Hypotenuse
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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
An svg image showing a math problem
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')
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An svg image showing a math problem
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')
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An svg image showing a math problem
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')
5
An svg image showing a math problem
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')
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An svg image showing a math problem
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')
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An svg image showing a math problem
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')
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An svg image showing a math problem
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')