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Pythagorean Theorem finding Legs

Pythagorean Theorem finding Legs

Assessment

Presentation

Mathematics

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
8.G.B.8, 8.G.B.7, 8.F.B.4

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Larry Walker

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4 Slides • 10 Questions

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Multiple Choice

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BELL-RINGER QUESTION

Jaslyn was asked to match the following graph to an equation.  Which of the following shows the linear relationship for the graph displayed below?

1

y=23x+1y=-\frac{2}{3}x+1

2

y=2x1y=2x-1

3

y=12x+2y=\frac{1}{2}x+2

4

y=23x+1y=\frac{2}{3}x+1

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Math Response

PARTNER PRACTICE

1. Finding Length of Legs (sides a or b). Round to the nearest thousandths place if necessary.

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Math Response

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

2. Finding Length of Legs (sides a or b). Round to the nearest hundredths place if necessary.

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Math Response

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

3. Finding Length of Legs (sides a or b). Round to the nearest tenths place if necessary.

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Multiple Choice

PARTNER PRACTICE

4. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, determine if the given measurements lengths will form a right triangle.

65, 39, and 52

1

Yes

2

No

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Multiple Choice

PARTNER PRACTICE

5. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, determine if the given measurements lengths will form a right triangle.

24, 26, and 10

1

Yes

2

No

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Multiple Choice

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

6. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, determine if the given measurements lengths will form a right triangle.

17, 8, and 15

1

Yes

2

No

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Multiple Choice

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

7. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, determine if the given measurements lengths will form a right triangle.

30, 40, and 50

1

Yes

2

No

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Multiple Select

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

8. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, determine which of the following will NOT form a right triangle.

Select ALL choices that apply.

1

13, 12, and 5

2

15, 10, and 5

3

12, 20, and 16

4

25, 24, and 10

5

8, 6, and 10

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Multiple Choice

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Exit Ticket 02/25 - TEK 8.7C

A right triangle and two of its side lengths are shown in the diagram.

Which measurement is closest to the value of x in centimeters?

1

37.1 cm

2

27 cm

3

40.8 cm

4

51 cm

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BELL-RINGER QUESTION

Jaslyn was asked to match the following graph to an equation.  Which of the following shows the linear relationship for the graph displayed below?

1

y=23x+1y=-\frac{2}{3}x+1

2

y=2x1y=2x-1

3

y=12x+2y=\frac{1}{2}x+2

4

y=23x+1y=\frac{2}{3}x+1

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