Pythagorean Theorem Converse

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• 36

• 76.8

• 12

• 40

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

• 9

• 40

• 41

Is this triangle a right triangle?

• yes

• no

Find the measure of h.

• 13

• 20

• 9.7

• 10

Use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if the triangle is acute, right, or obtuse.

• Acute

• Right

• Obtuse

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• 48

• 108

• 83.6

• 72

You need a ladder that will reach up a 25 foot tall house when placed 10 feet away from the house. How tall does the ladder need to be?

• 25 feet

• 26 feet

• 27 feet

• 28 feet

Can side lengths 3, 4, and 5 form a right triangle?

• yes

• no

Do the sides 15, 30 and 34 make a right triangle?

• yes

• no

A rectangular field is 50 yards wide and 100 yards long. Patrick walks diagonally across the field. How far does he walk?

• 111.8 yards

• 115 yards

• 127.3 yards

• 119 yards