Pythagorean Theorem

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?

• 17 miles
• 32 miles
• 37 miles
• 40 miles

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

The Pythagorean Theorem is
a² + b³ = c⁴

• false
• true

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

Sides a and b are called legs.

• true

• false

Side c on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest.

• true

• false

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

20, 25, 15

• Yes

• No

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.

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TEKS.MATH.8.7C

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

• 15² – x² = 21²

• x² – 15² = 21²

• 15² + 21² = x²

• 21² – 15² = x²

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TEKS.MATH.8.7C

Determine the length of the missing side.

• 7

• 8

• 17

• 23

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TEKS.MATH.8.7C

Do the segment lengths 15, 12, and 9 form a right triangle?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe
• Pythagoras

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TEKS.MATH.8.7D

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 17 cm
• 22 cm
• 15 cm
• 13 cm

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TEKS.MATH.8.7C