Applying The Pythagorean Theorem

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

• a + b = c

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CCSS.8.G.B.6

CCSS.8.G.B.7

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*Remember to use ALL of the sides to get this answer.

• $19.68

• $11.56

• $16.78

• $20.19

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

• 12 meters

• 5 meters

• 13 meters

• 18 meters

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Answer explanation

If the square has an area of 81, then the length of each side is 9.

*Read the problem carefully. "How many yards SHORTER"

• 14

• 15

• 18

• The answer is not 65 yds. If you think this is your answer, you have one more step. : )

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CCSS.8.G.B.6

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Squares 1, 2, & 3 form a right triangle.

If the perimeter of square 3 is 36, then the length of each side will be 9. If the perimeter of square 2 is 48, then the length of each side will be 12. What is the area of square 1?

• 225

• 169

• 196

• 256

• About 35.8 ft

• About 43.2 ft

• About 39.5 ft

• The answer is not 17.89, you have one more step if you think this is your answer. : )

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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