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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, Pythagoras' Theorem will be applied to find the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle.
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4 Questions
Q1.
Which side is the hypotenuse?

A
C
Q2.
Which side is the hypotenuse?

B
C
Q3.
Which side is the hypotenuse?

A
C
Q4.
Which is the correct formulae for Pythagoras’ theorem?

A
B
4 Questions
Q1.
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse.

21 cm
225 cm
Q2.
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse, correct to 1 decimal place.

14.7 cm
26 cm
5.6 cm
Q3.
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse, correct to 3 significant figures.

2.93 m
3.3 m
5.85 m
Q4.
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse, correct to 2 decimal places.

1.87 cm
1.96 cm
23.03 cm