Pythagorean Theorem Learning Check

Do the side lengths 6in, 8in, and 10in form a right triangle?

• Yes
• No

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm
• 42 cm
• 52 cm
• 48 cm

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Find the length of the missing side.

• 48
• 108
• 83.6
• 72

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?

• A. 17 miles
• B. 32 miles
• C. 37 miles
• D. 40 miles

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• A. 4,5,6
• B. 8,10,12
• C. 5,12,13
• D. 5,10,12

Solve for the walkway length

• 30
• 40
• 58
• 35

Which of the following sentences would belong in the proof that describes this image?

• The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.
• The sum of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.
• The difference of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.
• The differences of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

Two joggers run 8 miles north and then 5 miles west.  What is the shortest distance back to their starting point to the nearest tenth of a mile?

• 13
• 9.4
• 6.2
• 9

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