Pythagorean Theorem Warm Up

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A
• Leg B
• Hypotenuse
• Pythagoras

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The legs form what type of angle?

• Acute
• Obtuse
• Reflex
• Right

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true
• false

The Pythagorean Theorem is _________

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² + b² + c²

• A = LW

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In the Pythagorean Theorem,   $c^2=a^2+b^2$  , 

which variable always represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• c

• You can pick whichever variable you want

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

 In the Pythagorean Theorem,  $c^2=a^2+b^2$  , which variables represent the legs of the triangle? 

Select ALL that apply.

• a

• b

• c

• You can pick whichever ones you want

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Ruth develops a blueprint with the help of a triangle. The longest side of the instrument was 14 inches, while one of the other sides was 12 inches. Determine the length of the other side of the instrument.

• 7.2 inches

• 8.1 inches

• 11.5 inches

• 22 inches

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Joey made a sandwich. The sides of his sandwich were 2 inches and 4 inches. He wants to figure out the length of the diagonal side he cut. Determine the length.

• 5.8 inches

• 2 inches

• 4.5 inches

• 8 inches

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Level 4

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8