Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem was created by ...

• Pythagoras

• Plato

• Socrates

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

The Formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is..

•  $A\ +B\ =C$  

•  $A^{3\ }+\ B^{3\ }=\ C^3$  
  

•  $A^2\ +\ B^2\ =\ C^2$  

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true
• false

Find the length of the missing side.

• 48
• 108
• 83.6
• 72

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Solve for c

• 7
• 9
• 4
• 13

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Name the longest side of a right triangle.

• leg a
• leg b
• leg 
• hypotenuse

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?

• A. 17 miles
• B. 32 miles
• C. 37 miles
• D. 40 miles

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6
• 8,10,12
• 5,12,13
• 5,10,12

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

You need a ladder that will reach up a 25 foot tall house when placed 10 feet away from the house. How tall does the ladder need to be?

• 25 feet
• 26 feet
• 27 feet
• 28 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7