Pythagorean Theorem Converse & Application

What is the formula for Pythagorean theorem?

• a²⁺b²=c²
• a+b=c
• a-b=c
• c-a=c

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A
• Leg B
• Hypotenuse
• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

If three sides of a right triangle are 50, 40, and 30, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 50
• 40
• 30

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

If three sides of a right triangle are 5, 3, and 4, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 5
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

If three sides of a right triangle are 12, 13, and 5, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 12
• 13
• 5

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

Do these 3 side lengths form a right triangle?
13, 80, and 81?

• yes
• no

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Given the 3 lengths of a triangle are 6 in, 8 in and 10 in.  Will this make a right triangle?

• yes
• no

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

If three sides of a right triangle are 9, 40, and 41, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 9
• 40
• 41

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

A 14-foot ladder is set up 4 feet from the base of a building.  How far up the building does the ladder reach? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

• 13.4 feet
• 14.6 feet
• 16.5 feet
• 18.0 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8