Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Challenge

Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Challenge

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
8.G.B.8, 4.MD.A.2, 2.G.A.1

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 1+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.G.B.8
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CCSS.4.MD.A.2
,
CCSS.2.G.A.1
CCSS.1.G.A.1
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The video tutorial covers solving two word problems using the Pythagorean theorem. The first problem involves calculating the diagonal of a rectangle pool, while the second problem focuses on determining the distance from a wall using a pole vault scenario. The instructor emphasizes the importance of drawing diagrams and identifying right triangles to solve these problems effectively.

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10 questions

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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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