Pythagorean Theorem Warm Up

Level 1

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Level 1

If a right triangle has side lengths 6, 6.7 and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 6

• 6.7

• 3

• 15.7

• None of them

Level 2

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10

Level 3

Find the length of the missing side.

• 20 in.

• 68 in.

• 16 in.

• 80 in.

Level 4

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

A piece of paper that Brittany has is 11 inches tall and 8 inches wide. She draws a straight line diagonally across the paper. How long is the line she drew?

• 7.5 in
• 12.4 in
• 13.6 in 
• 14.3 in

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

What is the final step in solving this work for c?
a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²

• Divide both sides by 2
• Take the square root of both sides