1-27-2022 Pythagorean Theorem Knowledge Check

What is the longest side of a right triangle called? Choose all that are correct.

• c

• diagonal

• hypotenuse

• scalene

• right

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 17 cm
• 22 cm
• 15 cm
• 13 cm

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

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Find the distance.

• 7.1
• 7.8
• 8.7
• 8.9

Find the distance.

• 9.7
• 10.7
• 11.7
• 12.7

Find h

• 35.60
• 35.00
• 35.71
• 61.03

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b² + c²

• false
• true

The triangle shown has legs that are the same length of 3 feet. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 6 feet

• 9 feet

• 18 feet

• 4.2 feet

Jackie labeled the right triangle that her teacher gave her. Is Jackie correct?

• yes

• no