Pythagorean theorem Quiz

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Juan travels from his house directly west to the bank and then directly north from the bank to the mall. He then travels home on the road connecting the mall and his house. What is his total distance traveled?

You need a ladder that will reach up a 20 foot tall house when placed 15 feet away from the house. How tall does the ladder need to be?

A rectangular field is 75 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

• 125 yards

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

What is the longest side of a right triangle?

• Legs
• Hypotenuse
• Long Side
• Short side

What is the relationship between the sides in the Pythagorean Theorem shown?

• a + b = c

• a² + b² = c²

• a² – b² = c²

• a – b = c

What is the length of the missing side?

Which equation can be used to solve for "x"?

• 15² – x² = 21²

• x² – 15² = 21²

• 15² + 21² = x²

• 21² – 15² = x²

Which Pythagorean Triple does the picture illustrate?

• 4, 5, 6

• 2, 3, 4

• 3, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 3