Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems

The picture below shows a ramp that Mike is building. How long does the board need to be to cover the ramp?

• 8.5

• 17

• 13

• 10.9

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

The top of a ladder is leaning against a vertical wall, 12 feet above the floor. The bottom of the ladder is resting on the floor, 9 feet from the base of the wall. How long is the ladder?

• 15

• 17

• 19

• 21

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Solve for the walkway length

• 30
• 40
• 58
• 35

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

James is cleaning the gutter on his house that is 12 feet from the ground. The base of the ladder is 5 feet from the side of the house. How long is the ladder? 

• 169 feet 
• 144 feet 
• 12 feet
• 13 feet 

• F
• G
• H
• J

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

• The diagonal is 26 ft

• The diagonal is 31 ft

• The diagonal is 21.8 ft

• The diagonal is 20.9 ft

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Casey traveled from her house directly west to the bank and then directly north from the bank to the mall. How far is the walk straight to her house? 

• 17 miles
• 32 miles
• 37 miles
• 40 miles

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8