Chapter 8 Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

• square
• arm
• leg
• hypotenuse

What is the formula used to solve for the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²
• a+b=c
• a-b=c
• c-a=c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Determine the length of the missing side.

• 7

• 8

• 17

• 23

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

20, 25, 15

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 48 in.
• 52 in.
• 16 in.
• 24 in.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Find side "h" (wall height)

• 35.60

• 35.00

• 35.71

• 61.03

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

 John leaves school to go home. He walks 6 blocks North and then 8 blocks west. How far is John from the school? 

• 14 blocks
• 12 blocks
• 10 blocks
• 8.5 blocks

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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?

• 25 feet
• 26 feet
• 27 feet
• 28 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8