The Pythagorean Theorem & Special Right Triangles

Where was Pythagoras born?

• Samos

• Egypt

• Miltus

• Croton

Which of the following is the Pythagorean theorem?

Level 2

Solve for the value of y

• 13

• 5

• 23

• 10

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Level 3

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6

• 8,10,12

• 5,12,13

• 5,10,12

Level 4

Solve for x.

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

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

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.
• 68 in.
• 16 in.
• 80 in.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

A rectangular field is 50 yards wide and 100 yards long. Patrick walks diagonally across the field. How far does he walk?

• 111.8 yards
• 115 yards
• 127.3 yards
• 119 yards

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

_{^{Find the missing side}}

• 36
• 76.8
• 12
• 40

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7