Pythagorean Distance

Find the missing length? *solve for x

• 50 yards

• 60 yards

• 70 yards

• 80 yards

a = 2.1, b = 7.2, c = 7.5

Is this a right triangle?

*Hint - You could plug the values into the Pythagorean Theorem.

• yes

• no

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse?

• a² + b² = c²

• a + b = c

• a - b = c

• c - b = a

Which of the following formulas best solves for a missing leg?

• a² + b² = c²

• c - b = a

• c² - b² = a²

• b² + c² = a²

Select all that apply. Which of the following equations represent Pythagorean Theorem? *Multiple Answers*

• Leg² + Leg² = Hyp²

• a² + b² = c²

• c² - b² = a²

• c - a = b

• a + b = c

Which side is missing?

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

What side is missing?

• Hypotenuse

• Leg

Which of the following sentences would belong in the proof that describes this image?

• The sum of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

• The sum of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

• The difference of the areas of the two smaller squares is equal to the area of the large square.

• The differences of the side lengths of the two smaller squares is equal to the side length of the large square.

Do the side lengths 6in, 8in, and 10in form a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm

• 42 cm

• 52 cm

• 48 cm