Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a + b = c

• a^2 - b^2 = c^2

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

• 2a + 2b = 2c

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

If the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle is 10 and the length of one leg is 6, what is the length of the other leg?

• 4

• 8

• 5

• 12

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

In a right-angled triangle, if the lengths of the legs are 5 and 12, is it a right-angled triangle?

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

A ladder is leaning against a wall. If the ladder is 15 feet long and the base is 9 feet away from the wall, how high up the wall does the ladder reach?

• 6 feet

• 12 feet

• 20 feet

• 10 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In a right-angled triangle, if the length of one leg is 8 and the length of the hypotenuse is 17, what is the length of the other leg?

• 15

• 20

• 12

• 10

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

If the lengths of the legs in a right-angled triangle are 7 and 24, is it a right-angled triangle?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

• Maybe

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

A wire is stretched from the top of a 10-foot pole to a point on the ground 8 feet from the base of the pole. How long is the wire?

• The length of the wire is 12 feet.

• The length of the wire is 10 feet.

• The length of the wire is 6 feet.

• The length of the wire is 5 feet.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

A ramp is 37 feet long and is 35 feet from the porch. How high is the top of the ramp from the ground?

• 10 feet

• 5 feet

• 12 feet

• 20 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In a right-angled triangle, if the length of one leg is 9 and the length of the other leg is 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

• 15

• 25

• 20

• 10

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

If the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle is 13 and the length of one leg is 5, what is the length of the other leg?

• 15

• 10

• 7

• 12

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7