Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b² + c²

• false
• true

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4, 5, 6
• 8, 10, 12
• 5, 12, 13
• 5, 10, 12

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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
• 42 miles
• 37 miles
• 40 miles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the length of x?

• 5
• 7
• 8
• 25

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Which equation can be used to solve the word problem: A TV is 40 inches (diagonally) and the height is 30 inches.  How wide is the TV?

• 30²  + 40² = c²
• a²  + 40² = 30²
• 30²  + b² = 40²
• 40²  + 30² = c²

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

20, 25, 15

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

• True

• False

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CCSS.8.G.B.8