Pythagorean Theorem Review

Which formula is correct to use?

_{^{Which equation could be used to find the missing side?}}

_{^{What is the correct formula to use?}}

Find h

• 35.60
• 35.00
• 35.71
• 61.03

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

20, 25, 15

• Yes

• No

In a computer catalog, a computer monitor is listed as being 27 inches. This distance is the diagonal distance across the screen. If the screen measures 15 inches in height, what is the actual width of the screen to the nearest inch? 

• 22 in
• 23 in
• 24 in
• 25 in

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

A baseball "diamond" is actually a square with sides of 90 feet. If a runner tries to steal second base, how far must the catcher, at home plate, throw to get the runner "out"? (Distance across the diagonal)

• 180 feet

• 90 feet

• 13.4 feet

• 127.3 feet

The diagonal of a rectangle is 25 inches. The width is 15 inches. What is the area of the rectangle?

• 375 in²

• 70 in²

• 300 in²

• 20 in²

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?

Which diagram best represents the problem?

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