Pythagorean Theorem Location

What is the hypotenuse (c)?

• the two sides that make up the right angle

• the longest side, across from the right angle

• the shortest side

• the straight side of the triangle

What is the formula used for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a₂ + b₂ = c₂

• a x b = c

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the area of the missing square (seen in picture)

• 30 cm²

• 15 cm²

• 315 cm²

• 45 cm²

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the length of the missing side of the triangle pictured:

• 23

• 17

• 7

If a boat sailed six miles north and eight miles east, how far away is it from its original location? (find d)

• 100 miles

• 14 miles

• 10 miles

• 2 miles

If the ramp is 21 feet long, and ends 19 feet away from the building, how high (h) is the ramp?

• 2.19 ft

• 8.9 ft

• 28.3 ft

Which equation is modeled by the picture shown?

• 3²+5²=4²

• 3²+4²=5²

• 5²+4²=3²

• 9²+16²=25²

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6

• 8,10,12

• 5,12,13

• 5,10,12

What is the distance from the base of the house to the base of the ladder?

• 25 m

• 5 m

• 313 m

• 17.7 m