Pythagorean Theorem for Algebra Student's

​Algebra Student's Review...

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Pythgorean Theorem​

By Kerri Kamarunas

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Multiple Choice

Level 1

If a right triangle has side lengths 6, 6.7 and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 6

• 6.7

• 3

• 15.7

• None of them

Multiple Choice

Level 2

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10

Multiple Choice

An airplane flies 56 miles due north and then 33 miles due east. How many miles is the plane from its starting point?

• 65 miles
• 89 miles
• 45.4 miles
• We don't have enough information.

Multiple Choice

A piece of paper that Brittany has is 11 inches tall and 8 inches wide. She draws a straight line diagonally across the paper. How long is the line she drew?

• 7.5 in
• 12.4 in
• 13.6 in 
• 14.3 in

Multiple Choice

What is the final step in solving this work for c?
a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²

• Divide both sides by 2
• Take the square root of both sides

Multiple Choice

How far from the base of a house do you need to place a 15' ladder so that is exactly reaches the top of a 12' wall?

• 9 feet

• 19.2 feet

• 81 feet

• 369 feet

Multiple Choice

a = 2.1, b = 7.2,
c = 7.5
Is this a right triangle?

• yes 
• no

Multiple Choice

What is the longest side of a right triangle called?

• Leg A
• Leg B
• Hypotenuse
• Pythagoras' Big Buddy

Multiple Choice

If three sides of a right triangle are 50, 40, and 30, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 50
• 40
• 30

Multiple Choice

Do these 3 side lengths form a right triangle?
13, 80, and 81?

• yes
• no