8.8b: Pythagorean Theorem

Front

A rectangular high jump pit is 25 feet long and 10 feet wide. What is the diagonal distance across the pit?

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27 feet

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem is c² = a² - b²

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false

Front

In a right triangle, what is ALWAYS the longest side?

Back

a hypotenuse

Front

Back

true

Front

In a right triangle, if a = 8 and c = 17, what is the correct setup to find the value of b?

Back

Front

What is the final step in solving this work for c?
a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²
Options: Divide both sides by 2, Take the square root of both sides

Back

Take the square root of both sides

Front

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

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square root

Front

Side lengths of a right triangle: 7, 25, 24. Which side is the hypotenuse?

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25

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? Options: obtuse, scalene, isosceles, right

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right

Front

Which choice represents the legs? Options: a and b, a, b, c

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a and b