Pythagoras (discovered the Pythagorean Theorem)

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

12500 \sqrt{12500} 1 2 5 0 0 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> yards

150 \sqrt{150} 1 5 0 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> yards

16205 \sqrt{16205} 1 6 2 0 5 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> yards

14161 \sqrt{14161} 1 4 1 6 1 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> yards

Omar is mowing a flat rectangular lawn that is 20 feet wide and 36 feet long. How far does Omar walk if he walks directly across the diagonal of the lawn?

1696 \sqrt{1696} 1 6 9 6 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> ft

896 \sqrt{896} 8 9 6 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> ft

56 \sqrt{56} 5 6 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> ft

A right triangle has legs of 7 and 4. What is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle in feet?

65 \sqrt{65} 6 5 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> ft

11 \sqrt{11} 1 1 <path d="M95,702c-2.7,0,-7.17,-2.7,-13.5,-8c-5.8,-5.3,-9.5, -10,-9.5,-14c0,-2,0.3,-3.3,1,-4c1.3,-2.7,23.83,-20.7,67.5,-54c44.2,-33.3,65.8, -50.3,66.5,-51c1.3,-1.3,3,-2,5,-2c4.7,0,8.7,3.3,12,10s173,378,173,378c0.7,0, 35.3,-71,104,-213c68.7,-142,137.5,-285,206.5,-429c69,-144,104.5,-217.7,106.5, -221c5.3,-9.3,12,-14,20,-14H400000v40H845.2724s-225.272,467,-225.272,467 s-235,486,-235,486c-2.7,4.7,-9,7,-19,7c-6,0,-10,-1,-12,-3s-194,-422,-194,-422 s-65,47,-65,47z M834 80H400000v40H845z"> ft

Which of the following sentences would belong in the proof that describes this image?

The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

The sum of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

The difference of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

The differences of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

Jacob wants to buy a 52” television (diagonal measurement) to fit in his 31 inch by 42 inch opening in his entertainment center. Will the television fit in the space?

Yes, the opening has extra space.

No, the opening measures exactly 52 inches diagonally.

No, the opening measures less than 52 inches.

Nope, no way, no how, not gonna fit!

Pythagorean Theorem Practice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sides a and b are called legs.

true

false

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

true

false

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Find the length of the missing side.

48 in.

52 in.

16 in.

24 in.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Yes

Maybe

Pythagoras

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

obtuse

scalene

isosceles

right

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

divide

multiply

fractions

square root

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³= c⁴

false

true

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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