Pythagoras’ Theorem (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What does Pythagoras' theorem help us find in right-angled triangles?
What does Pythagoras' theorem help us find in right-angled triangles?
Unknown side lengths
What is the correct formula for Pythagoras' theorem?
What is the correct formula for Pythagoras' theorem?
Where is the hypotenuse positioned in a right-angled triangle?
Where is the hypotenuse positioned in a right-angled triangle?
Opposite the 90° angle
Which side is always the longest in a right-angled triangle?
Which side is always the longest in a right-angled triangle?
The hypotenuse
When can Pythagoras' theorem be used?
When can Pythagoras' theorem be used?
Only for right-angled triangles
How many side lengths must you know to use Pythagoras' theorem?
How many side lengths must you know to use Pythagoras' theorem?
Two sides
How should exact lengths be expressed when asked for in a question?
How should exact lengths be expressed when asked for in a question?
As a simplified surd
In the example with m and m, what is in exact form?
In the example with m and m, what is in exact form?
metres
What is the distance between points and ?
What is the distance between points and ?
units
What is the first step in finding distance between two coordinate points?
What is the first step in finding distance between two coordinate points?
Draw a sketch of the triangle