Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

The Pythagorean Theorem works on which triangle?

• right

• left

• all triangles

• obtuse

If a right triangle has side lengths 6, 7 and 3, which side is the hypotenuse?

• 7

• 3

• 6

• 9

What is the final step in solving this work for c?

a² + b² = c²

3² + 4² = c²

9 + 16 = c²

25 = c²

• Divide both sides by 2

• Take the square root on both sides

If a = 9 and b = 7, what is c?

• 11.4

• 130

• 12.4

• 11

• 9.4 m

• 88 m

• 15.8 m

• 4 m

Determine the length of the missing side.

• 7

• 8

• 17

• 23

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

Can the sides of a right triangle have lengths 3, 4, and 9?

• Yes

• No

What is the shortest driving distance from the animal shelter to the stadium?

• 7
• 5
• 13
• 8

What is the shortest distance from the hospital to the gas station?

• -10
• 10
• 8
• 18