Pythagorean Theorem Webquest Quiz

True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem can be used on ANY triangle?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Pythagorean Theorem can only be used with Right Triangles.

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B

• leg
• hypotenuse

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B

• hypotenuse
• leg

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B

• leg
• hypotenuse

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B

True of False: The "x" in the picture is the hypotenuse.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The hypotenuse is the longest side of the right triangle and is always across from the right angle. The two legs of the triangle create the right angle.

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B

Sort the triangles into the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Labeled Correctly

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(b) Labeled Incorrectly

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Answer explanation

The hypotenuse is always the side across from the right angle. The legs always are the two sides that create the right angle.

Solve for "x". Round your answer to the nearest tenths place.

• 13.0 ft

• 10.9 ft

• 14.2 ft

• 12.5 ft

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B.7

Solve for "x". Round your answer to the nearest tenths place.

• 32.4 in

• 18.8 in

• 25.0 in

• 20.1 in

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B.6

A 14 foot ladder is leaning against a 10 foot building. How far is the base of the ladder from the building? Round your answer to the nearest tenths.

• 17.2 ft

• 9.8 ft

• 8.4 ft

• 12.9 ft

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B.7

Determine if the following triangle is a right triangle given its side lengths.

• Yes, it is a right triangle.

• No, it is not a right triangle.

• There is not enough information to determine.

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CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.B.6

CCSS.Math.Content.8.EE.A.1