Applying The Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

​Standard: MA.8.GR.1 Develop an understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem and angle relationships involving triangles.

​Today we will practice identifying right triangles and finding the measure of the hypotenuse.

Multiple Choice

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• 9
• 41
• 6.4
• 6.2

Multiple Choice

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm
• 42 cm
• 52 cm
• 48 cm

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem is
c² = a² - b²  

• false
• true

Multiple Choice

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

Multiple Choice

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Sides a and b are called legs.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

20, 25, 15

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

A rectangular high jump pit is 25 feet long and 10 feet wide. Which of these is closest to the diagonal distance across the pit?

• 25 feet

• 26 feet

• 27 feet

• 28 feet

Multiple Choice

A rectangular pool at Andy's gym measures 25 m by 50 m. How far would Andy swim if he swims across the pool diagonally?

• 5 m

• 8.7 m

• 43.3 m

• 55.9 m

Multiple Choice

Casey travels from her house directly west to the bank and then directly north from the bank to the mall. She then travels home on the road connecting the mall and her house. What is her total distance traveled?

• 17 miles
• 32 miles
• 37 miles
• 40 miles