8.7C: Pythagorean Theorem STAAR Review

A ladder is leaning against a building. The base of the ladder is 6 feet from the building and the top of the ladder rests on the building 8 feet above the ground. What is the length, in feet, of the ladder?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Megan is flying a kite that is 60 yards above the ground. The length of the kite string is 100 yards. What is the distance from Megan to the point on the ground directly below the kite?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Jesse makes a large wooden picture frame in the shape of a rectangle with a diagonal brace on the back, as shown in the diagram. What is the length, in feet, of the diagonal brace that Jesse uses?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Joel drove due east 20 miles on Interstate 10, then due south 23 miles on Interstate 45. To the nearest hundredth of a mile, how far was he from his starting point?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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CCSS.8.G.B.7