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Key stage

Key Stage 3

Subject

Mathematics

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~13 min

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Pythagoras’ theorem works only in a … triangle.
- Right-angled
- Equilateral
- Isosceles only
- Scalene only
Sample answer: Right-angled
Explanation: It needs a right angle.
The longest side of a right-angled triangle is the…
- Hypotenuse
- Base
- Adjacent
- Median
Sample answer: Hypotenuse
Explanation: It is the hypotenuse.
The hypotenuse is always opposite the…
- Right angle
- Smallest angle
- Longest side
- Base
Sample answer: Right angle
Explanation: It is opposite the right angle.
Pythagoras’ theorem is written as…
- a² + b² = c²
- a + b = c
- a² − b² = c²
- abc = 0
Sample answer: a² + b² = c²
Explanation: a² + b² = c².
Shorter sides 3 and 4: the hypotenuse is…
- 5
- 7
- 6
- 12
Sample answer: 5
Explanation: 9 + 16 = 25, √25 = 5.

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