Mixed revision of Pythagoras' theory

Solve right-angled triangle problems by selecting and applying the correct Pythagoras move — finding a missing side, checking for a right angle, or solving a real-world application.

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Terminology

  • Pythagoras' theorem
  • hypotenuse
  • right-angled triangle
  • short side (leg)
  • converse of Pythagoras' theorem

Task goals

  • Use Pythagoras' theorem to find a missing hypotenuse (long side) in a right-angled triangle when both legs (short sides) are known.
  • Use the inverse form of Pythagoras' theorem to find a missing leg when the hypotenuse and one leg are known.
  • Apply the converse of Pythagoras' theorem to test whether three given side lengths form a right-angled triangle.
  • Solve real-world problems (rectangles, ladders, fields, paths, poles) by identifying the hidden right-angled triangle and applying the correct Pythagoras move.
  • Select the appropriate move (find hypotenuse, find leg, or check for right angle) based on what the problem asks.

Key skills

  • Mixed
  • Revision
  • Pythagoras
  • Theory

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  • 81 total questions
  • 3 difficulty levels
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