
Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem
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Mathematics
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of triangles does the Pythagorean theorem apply to?
Scalene triangles
Right triangles
Isosceles triangles
Equilateral triangles
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct formula for the Pythagorean theorem?
a + b = c^2
a^2 * b^2 = c^2
a^2 + b^2 = c
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If one leg of a right triangle is 11 units and the other is 12 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
16.27 units
23 units
5.5 units
10 units
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can the labels 'a' and 'b' for the legs of a right triangle be interchanged without affecting the outcome?
Yes, they are interchangeable
No, 'a' must always be the shorter leg
No, 'b' must always be the longer leg
Yes, but only if 'c' is also relabeled
Tags
CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of taking the square root in the Pythagorean theorem?
To determine the length of the hypotenuse
To find the area of the triangle
To calculate the perimeter of the triangle
To establish the height of the triangle
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a right triangle, if the lengths of the legs are 4 units and 6 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
5 units
10 units
8 units
7.21 units
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For a right triangle with legs of 13 units and 7 units, how long is the hypotenuse?
15 units
20.76 units
14.76 units
10 units
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.7
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