Distance and the Pythagorean Theorem

Front

A rectangular field is 50 yards wide and 100 yards long. Patrick walks diagonally across the field. How far does he walk?

Back

111.8 yards

Front

Find the distance between J and K.

Back

8.2

Front

Find the length of the missing side.

Back

72

Front

We are given one of the sides and the hypotenuse. Find the length of the missing side length. (Hint: distance from the wall to the bottom of the ladder)

Back

5

Front

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

Back

right

Front

Ladder length needed to reach a 25-foot tall house when placed 10 feet away.

Back

27 feet

Front

Casey travels from her house directly west to the bank and then directly north from the bank to the mall. She then travels home on the road connecting the mall and her house. What is her total distance traveled?

Back

40 miles

Front

Which set of sides would make a right triangle? Options: 4,5,6; 8,10,12; 5,12,13; 5,10,12

Back

5,12,13

Front

Is this triangle a right triangle? (Picture not drawn to scale)

Back

yes

Front

Find the length of the missing side.

Back

48 in.