Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

Multiple Choice

Which equation will help you find the missing side?

• $$4^2+10^2=c^2$$

• $$10^2-4^2=c^2$$

• $$c^2=100+10^2$$

• $$c^2+4^2=10^2$$

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Multiple Choice

Which side is the hypotenuse?

• 9

• x

• 14

Multiple Choice

Determine the length of the missing side.

• 7

• 8

• 17

• 23

Multiple Choice

Find the value of x.

• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10

Multiple Choice

What side(s) will always be the longest on a right triangle?

• The Hypotenuse

• Leg A

• Leg B

Multiple Choice

The slide at the playground has a height of 6 feet. The base of the slide measured on the ground is 8 feet. What is the length of the slide?

• 8 feet

• 5.29 feet

• 10 feet

• 14 feet

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

Multiple Choice

Find the length of the missing side.

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.

Poll

How do you feel about applying and using the Pythagorean theorem?

• I am lost

• I think I get it

• I got it

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