Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse

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

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which set of side lengths does not form a right triangle?

• 54, 72, 90

• 16, 63, 65
• 36, 77, 85
• 14, 15, 29

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What letter represents the hypotenuse?

• a

• b

• a and b

• c

Which choice represents the legs?

• a and b

• a

• b

• c

Solve for the value of y

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Decide if the following triangles are right, obtuse, or acute.

10, 12, 13

• acute
• right
• obtuse
• not a triangle

Decide if the following triangles are right, obtuse, or acute.

2, 12, 13

• acute
• right
• obtuse
• not a triangle

If the legs of a right triangle are 10 and 24, then the hypotenuse is __________.

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

A 10-foot ladder is leaning against the wall.  The bottom of the ladder is 4 feet from the base of the wall.  Which of the following is closest to the distance from the top of the ladder to the base of the wall?

• 9ft
• 11ft
• 6ft
• 14ft

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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
• 12 miles

• 37 miles
• 40 miles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8