Right Triangle Pre Algebra

The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle.

The two sides of a right triangle that form the right angle.

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes

• No

To measure the distance across a pond, a surveyor locates points A, B, C, D, and E as shown.  What is AB to the nearest meter?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

If the Pythagoras property holds, the triangle must be _____

• right angled

• acute angled

• obtuse angled

How far above the ground doe the ladder touch the building?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of "x".

• 13

• 85

• 9.2

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Which measurement is closest to the value of d in inches?​ (a)  

• 14.3 in.

• 6.3 in.

• 4.0 in.

• 19.8 in.

What is the value of x?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON