Identify If Lengths Represent a Right Triangle

Determine whether the side lengths produce a right triangle.

Determine whether the side lengths produce a right triangle.

Determine whether the side lengths produce a right triangle.

Find the missing length to the nearest tenth.

• A

• B

• C

• D

The diagram below shows the side view of a ramp used to help load and unload a moving van. Which measurement is closest to the length of the ramp in feet?

• 8.5 ft

• 10.5 ft

• 9.5 ft

• 13.5 ft

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8.7C

Solve for x using the Pythagorean Theorem

• x = 6724

• x = 77.9

• x = 82

• x = 98

The side view of a ramp that Jessie built for his race cars is shown below. Find r, the length of the ramp to the nearest tenth.

• 21 inches

• 15.7 inches

• 6.5 inches

• 17.4 inches

On your own paper, write an equation using the Pythagorean Theorem and solve for x.

• x = 6724

• x = 77.9

• x = 82

• x = 98

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? (a)  

• 23 feet

• 26 feet

• 27 feet

• 22 feet