Pythagorean Theorem Discovery

What was the name of the Greek Philosopher who is credited for discovering the Pythagorean Theorem

• Triangules

• Pythagoras

• Homer

• Mathsophocles

What shapes are used to model the Pythagorean Theorem?

• Triangles and Cubes

• Cones and Cubes

• Squares and Triangles

• Octagons.

If a triangle has legs of 7, 24, and 25, what would the area of the corresponding squares be in its Pythagorean Theorem model?

• 49, 576, 625

• 49, 240, 625

• 14, 48, 50

• 7, 24, 25

What is the correct equation for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a^2+c^2=b^2

• b^2+c^2=a^2

• a^2+b^2=c^2

A 10-foot ladder is leaning against the wall. The bottom of the ladder is 4 feet from the base of the wall. Which of the following is closest to the distance from the top of the ladder to the base of the wall?

• 9ft

• 11ft

• 6ft

• 14ft

Value of x

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 48 in.

• 52 in.

• 16 in.

• 24 in.

Find the missing length indicated. Leave your answer in simplest radical form.

• 64

• 12

• 9

• 100

Find the value of x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Solve for the length indicated.

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12