Pythagorean Theorem Quiz B

In the right triangle pictured on the left, which of the following equations will allow you to successfully solve for the unknown x?

In the right triangle pictured on the left, which of the following equations will allow you to successfully solve for the unknown x?

Paul is building a bridge for a school project and wants to make a right triangle out of three popsicle sticks that measure 8 cm, 10 cm and 18 cm. Can he make a right triangle out of these lengths?

• Yes, because 8 + 10 = 18.

• Yes, because 8² + 10² = 18².

• No, because 8(2) + 10(2) ≠ 18(2).

• No, because 8² + 10² ≠18².

The coordinates of the endpoints of QR are Q(8, 2) and R(5, 7). Which measurement is closest to the length of QR in units?

• 5.8 units

• 5 units

• 4 units

• 3.9 units

Tags

8.7D

The coordinates of the vertices of the triangle shown are P (2, 13), Q (7, 1), and R (2, 1). What is the length of segment PQ in units?

Tags

8.7D

• A

• B

• C

• D

Match the following triangles with their missing measure.

• 30.9

• 
• 47.4

• 
• 29.5

• 
• 26.5

• 

The coordinate grid shows the location of Carla’s home at point A and the location of the closest movie theater at point B.  Which whole number is the closest approximation for the shortest distance between Carla’s home and the movie theater?

• 7 units

• 8 units

• 9 units

• 12 units

What is the missing side

• The Hypotenuse

• The Leg

Which side is the Hypotenuse?

• 8

• 17

• 15