Pythagorean Theorem

To use the Pythagorean Theorem, the triangle MUST be what kind of triangle?

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side

• true
• false

you ADD a² and b² then take the square root to find c on a right triangle.

• true
• false

The legs form what type of angle?

• Acute
• Obtuse
• Reflex
• Right

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• dividing it
• multiplying it
• using fractions
• taking the square root

solve for c

• 7
• 9
• 4
• 13

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

You need a ladder that will reach up a 25 foot tall house when placed 10 feet away from the house. How tall does the ladder need to be?

• 25 feet
• 26 feet
• 27 feet
• 28 feet

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

what is the missing length?

• 50
• 60
• 70
• 80

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