Finding Hypotenuse Using Pythagorean Theorem

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse?

• a²⁺b²=c²

• a+b=c

• a-b=c

• a

• b

• c

Using the given figure, what would be the correct way to set up an equation to find x using the Pythagorean Theorem?

When do we use the Pythagorean Theorem?

• To find a missing angle in a right triangle

• To find the missing length of a right triangle

• To find the area of a right triangle

• 8.5 ft.

• 10.5 ft.

• 9.5 ft.

• 13.5 ft.

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 feet

• 10.5 feet

• 9.5 feet

• 13.5 feet

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the correct way to apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve for c?

• 32.5 ft

• 40 ft.

• 31 ft.

• 33.5 ft.

• 8.5 ft

• 10.5 ft

• 9.5 ft

• 13.5 ft