Pythagorean Theorem Pre-Assessment

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

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

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

^{Find the length of the missing side}

• 48

• 108

• 83.6

• 72

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• 9
• 41
• 6.4
• 6.2

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 17 cm
• 22 cm
• 15 cm
• 13 cm

solve for c

• 7
• 9
• 4
• 13

What is a right triangle?

• A triangle where all sides equal 90 degrees

• A triangle where every angle is 90 degrees

• A triangle where all three sides are equal

• A triangle where there is a 90 degree angle

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.2

Which choice represents the legs?

• a and b

• a

• b

• c

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.6

CCSS.8.G.B.7

When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

• To find a missing angle in a right triangle

• To find the missing length of a right triangle

• To find the area of a right triangle

• To find the slope of a right triangle

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8