Applying the Pythagorean Theorem to Travel Problems

Applying the Pythagorean Theorem to Travel Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.G.B.8, 4.G.A.1, 5.G.A.2

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.G.B.8
,
CCSS.4.G.A.1
,
CCSS.5.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7
,
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1
,
The video tutorial explains how to solve a geometry problem involving the distances between three houses. It begins by setting up the problem, then guides viewers through drawing a directional map to visualize the locations. The tutorial identifies the formation of a right triangle and applies the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the distance between two points. The session concludes with a brief discussion on simplifying the result.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far west is Laura's house from Katie's?

6 miles

8 miles

10 miles

16 miles

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which direction does one travel from Katie's to Laura's house?

East

South

North

West

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which direction is Jennifer's house from Laura's?

East

South

North

West

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the direction 'south' represented in the map drawn?

Downwards

Upwards

To the right

To the left

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shape is formed by the locations of the three houses?

Circle

Equilateral Triangle

Right Triangle

Square

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the lengths of the sides forming the right angle in the triangle?

8 miles and 6 miles

5 miles and 12 miles

10 miles and 14 miles

6 miles and 10 miles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theorem is used to calculate the distance between Jennifer's and Katie's houses?

Fermat's Last Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

Binomial Theorem

Euler's Formula

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

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