Question

the pythagorean theorem applies specifically to triangles.
in the formula a² + b² = c², the letter c represents the.
the two shorter sides of a right triangle are called the.
to find the hypotenuse, first square the lengths of both.
the sum of the squares of the legs is equal to the square of the.

Explanation:

1. The Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right - angled triangles.
2. In the formula $a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$, $c$ is the hypotenuse (the longest side of a right - triangle opposite the right angle).
3. The two shorter sides of a right - triangle are called the legs.
4. To find the hypotenuse, first square the lengths of both legs.
5. The sum of the squares of the legs is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

Answer:

1. right - angled
2. hypotenuse
3. legs
4. legs
5. hypotenuse