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

Quiz

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Mathematics

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

8.G.B.8, 8.G.B.7, HSG.SRT.C.8

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Valerie Cole

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40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sides a and b are called legs.

true

false

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

true

false

3.

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Yes

No

Maybe

Pythagoras

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

5.

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

divide

multiply

fractions

square root

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³= c⁴

false

true

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

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Pythagorean Theorem Practice

40 questions

Sides a and b are called legs.

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

Find the length of the missing side.

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

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³= c⁴

All of the a square plus all of the b square will perfectly fill the c square with nothing left over.

Who is this?

You can find right triangles when they build houses.

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Pythagorean Theorem Practice

40 questions

Sides a and b are called legs.

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

Find the length of the missing side.

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

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

The Pythagorean Theorem isa2 + b3 = c4

All of the a square plus all of the b square will perfectly fill the c square with nothing left over.

Who is this?

You can find right triangles when they build houses.

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The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³= c⁴