Pythagoras' theorem (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is the formula for Pythagoras' theorem?
What is the formula for Pythagoras' theorem?
What is the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?
What is the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?
The longest side
Will Pythagoras' theorem formula be given in the exam?
Will Pythagoras' theorem formula be given in the exam?
No, must memorise it
What type of triangle must you have to use Pythagoras' theorem?
What type of triangle must you have to use Pythagoras' theorem?
Right-angled triangle
What is the first step when solving a Pythagoras problem?
What is the first step when solving a Pythagoras problem?
Label the longest side as
How many side lengths must you know to find the missing side?
How many side lengths must you know to find the missing side?
Two sides
A right-angled triangle has sides 8 cm and 17 cm (longest). Find before taking square root.
A right-angled triangle has sides 8 cm and 17 cm (longest). Find before taking square root.
225
When finding a shorter side, how do you rearrange the formula?
When finding a shorter side, how do you rearrange the formula?
Subtract:
Which is a real-world context where Pythagoras' theorem applies?
Which is a real-world context where Pythagoras' theorem applies?
Ladders leaning against walls
Which calculator button finds squares for Pythagoras calculations?
Which calculator button finds squares for Pythagoras calculations?
button
What should you always do in exams to get full marks?
What should you always do in exams to get full marks?
Show every step of your working
What symbol indicates a right angle in a triangle diagram?
What symbol indicates a right angle in a triangle diagram?
A square symbol in the corner