Pythagorean Theorem Practice with Word Problems

Pythagorean Theorem Practice with Word Problems

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Mathematics

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). It can be expressed as: c² = a² + b².

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the diagonal of a rectangle using the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

To find the diagonal (d) of a rectangle, use the formula: d = √(width² + height²).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a right triangle has legs of lengths 6 inches and 8 inches, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(6² + 8²) = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10 inches.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the length of the diagonal of a laptop screen that is 10 inches wide and 8 inches high?

Back

Using the Pythagorean Theorem: d = √(10² + 8²) = √(100 + 64) = √164 ≈ 12.81 inches, rounded to 13 inches.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a right triangle, if one leg is 9 inches and the hypotenuse is 15 inches, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

Using the Pythagorean Theorem: b = √(15² - 9²) = √(225 - 81) = √144 = 12 inches.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distance between two corners of a soccer field that is 90 meters wide and 120 meters long?

Back

Using the Pythagorean Theorem: d = √(90² + 120²) = √(8100 + 14400) = √22500 = 150 meters.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 inches and one leg of 5 inches, how do you find the other leg?

Back

Use the Pythagorean Theorem: b = √(13² - 5²) = √(169 - 25) = √144 = 12 inches.

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