Pythagorean Theorem Review

Using the converse of the pythagorean theorem, state whether these are measurements of a right triangle.

Write yes or no in the answer blank.

18cm, 12cm, 8cm

Find the length of the missing side.

• 20 in.

• 68 in.

• 16 in.

• 80 in.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

• square
• arm
• leg
• hypotenuse

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm
• 42 cm
• 52 cm
• 48 cm

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

The diagonal of a rectangle is 25 in. The width is 15 in. What is the perimeter?

Find the distance between J and K. Round to the nearest tenth.

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
• 32 miles
• 37 miles
• 40 miles

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the length of the missing side.

Would a triangle with these side lengths be a right triangle?
4, 5, 6

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8