pythagorean theorem

pythagorean theorem

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Multiple Choice

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• divide
• multiply 
• fractions
• square root

Open Ended

Find the perimeter of the triangle

Explain in your own words how you would solve this problem (you do not have to actually solve it)

Multiple Choice

Find the perimeter of the triangle.

• P=1,225 in

• P=1,369 in

• P=84 in

• P=35 in

Multiple Choice

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?

• 17 miles
• 32 miles
• 37 miles
• 40 miles

Open Ended

John would like to build a fence around his triangular garden. His garden is shown in the picture. How many feet of fencing will he need to surround his garden?

Open Ended

CHALLENGE: Destiny leaves her house and walks north 6 blocks. She turns and heads east 8 blocks until she reaches the skating rink for her birthday celebration.

How MUCH FURTHER did Destiny walk using this route instead of taking a straight shortcut path through Branch Brook Park to arrive at the skating rink?

EXPLAIN how you would solve this problem

Multiple Choice

To get from one side of the pond to the other you must walk 34 meters south and 41 meters east.  To the nearest meter, how many less meters would it take if it were possible to go directly across the pond.  

• 53
• 22
• 75
• 9

Open Ended

Caroline leaves her house and walks north 6 blocks. She turns and heads east 8 blocks until she reaches Mattie’s house. How much FURTHER did Caroline walk using this route instead of taking a straight path to Mattie's house?