Exploring Real-World Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

What is the formula of the Pythagorean theorem?

• A^2 + B^2 = C^2

• A^2 - B^2 = C^2

• A^2 * B^2 = C^2

• A/B = C^2

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How do you calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

• Subtract the squares of the two legs

• Multiply the squares of the two legs

• Add the squares of the two legs and take the square root

• Divide the square of one leg by the other

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To find a leg of a right triangle when the hypotenuse and the other leg are known, you should:

• Subtract the square of the known leg from the square of the hypotenuse

• Divide the square of the hypotenuse by the square of the known leg

• Add the squares of the hypotenuse and the known leg

• Multiply the squares of the hypotenuse and the known leg

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In the context of the Pythagorean theorem, what does 'C' represent?

• The perimeter of the triangle

• One of the legs

• The hypotenuse

• The area of the triangle

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What is needed to calculate the rise of a roof using the Pythagorean theorem?

• The length of the roof and the run

• The run and the diagonal

• The run and the height

• The height and the diagonal

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How far should a 13 feet ladder be placed from the house to reach 12 feet high safely?

• 7 feet

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 5 feet

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What is the length of a wheelchair ramp if its height is 1.5 feet, according to code?

• 18 feet

• 216 inches

• 18 inches

• 1.5 feet

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What is the diagonal length of a wheelchair ramp that is 18 inches tall and 216 inches long?

• 210 inches

• 220 inches

• 200 inches

• 216.7 inches

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If a TV is advertised as 37 inches, and its width is 12 inches, what is its height?

• 25 inches

• 30 inches

• 35 inches

• 40 inches

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After driving north for 9 miles and east for 40 miles, what is your straight-line distance from the starting point?

• 49 miles

• 45 miles

• 41 miles

• 50 miles

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