Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If a right triangle has side lengths 6, 6.7 and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 6

• 6.7

• 3

• 15.7

• None of them

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Find the length of the missing side.

• 25 cm

• 42 cm

• 52 cm

• 48 cm

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10

What is the length of the hypotenuse in the triangle shown?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 8

Find the distance between J and K.

• 8.2

• 9

• 7.7

• 10.2

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?

Which diagram best represents the problem?

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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?

Which equation could be used to solve the problem?

• $25^2+10^2=c^2$

• $25^2+b^2=10^2$
  

• $a^2+10^2=25^2$
  

• $10^2+b^2=25^2$
  

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

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