Pythagorean Theorem Pretest

Which of the following is Pythagorean Theorem?

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  $a^2\ +\ b^2\ =\ c^2$

• y = mx + b

• $A=\pi r^2$

• $A=\frac{lw}{2}$

Which of the following would be the correct labels on a right triangle based on the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a and b are hypotenuses, and c is the leg

• a and b are the legs, and c is the hypotenuse

The hypotenuse of a right triangle, or c, is always opposite of the right angle?

• True

• False

Which of the following triangles would be a right triangle based on Pythagorean Theorem?

• a = 5, b = 6, and c = 7

• a = 11, b = 2, and c = 22

• a = 10, b = 24, and c = 26

Find the missing side of the given right triangle.

• c = 14

• c = 10

• c = 7

• c = 24

Find the missing side of the given right triangle.

• c = 11

• c = 10

• c = 17

• c = 13

Find the missing side of the given right triangle.

• 24 cm

• 17.5 cm

• 12 cm

• 6 cm

How long is C street?

• 3.5 miles

• .5 miles

• 2.5 miles

• 1.3 miles

A 17 foot ladder is placed against a wall. The top of the ladder is 15 feet from the ground. If the ladder, wall, and ground create a right triangle, how far is the bottom of the ladder from the bottom of the wall?

• 2 ft

• 8 ft

• 22.67 ft

• 32 ft

Best Buy is having a sale on TVs. The one you are interested in has a 41 inch diagonal. About how tall is the tv if it is 34 inches wide?

• 7 inches

• 23 inches

• 53 inches