
Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Challenge

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key word indicating the use of the Pythagorean theorem?
Diagonal
Pool
Rectangle
Swim
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What formula is used to calculate the diagonal of the rectangle?
A * B = C^2
A + B = C
A^2 + B^2 = C^2
A^2 - B^2 = C^2
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving these word problems?
Squaring the lengths
Drawing a diagram
Calculating the square root
Identifying the right angle
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the length of the rectangle's diagonal, rounded to the nearest tenth?
50.0 meters
55.9 meters
60.0 meters
55.0 meters
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of taking the square root in these problems?
To calculate the perimeter
To calculate the volume
To find the area of the shape
To determine the length of the diagonal or missing side
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How high did the top of the pole reach on the wall?
14 feet
9.6 feet
93 feet
17 feet
Tags
CCSS.4.MD.A.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following represents the correct application of the Pythagorean theorem?
C^2 = A^2 + B^2
C = A + B
C^2 = A^2 - B^2
A^2 + B^2 = C
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
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