Pythagorean Theorem

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

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

• 111.8 yards
• 115 yards
• 127.3 yards
• 119 yards

Jane and Miguel are siblings. They go to different schools. Jane walks 6 blocks east from home. Miguel walks 8 blocks north. How many blocks apart would the two schools be if you could walk straight from one school to the other?

• 14
• 10
• 5.3
• 2

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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

What is the formula used to solve for the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²
• a+b=c
• a-b=c
• c-a=c

Do the segment lengths 9, 12, and 15 form a right triangle?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe
• Pythagoras

What is the distance from the base of the house to the base of the ladder?

• 25 m
• 5 m 
• 313 m 
• 17.7 m

What is the longest side of a right triangle?

• Legs
• Hypotenuse
• Long Side
• Short side

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• 9
• 41
• 6.4
• 3

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