Pythagorean Theorem Missing Sides

How far is the base of the ladder from the wall?

• 4 m

• 5 m

• 6 m

• 7 m

What is the length of the diagonal?

• 26 ft

• 31 ft

• 21.8 ft

• 20.9 ft

Which equation can be used to find the length of the missing side?

• 15² – x² = 21²

• x² – 15² = 21²

• 15² + 21² = x²

• 21² – 15² = x²

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 20 in.

• 68 in.

• 16 in.

• 80 in.

Find the length of the missing side. 

• 25 cm

• 42 cm

• 52 cm

• 48 cm

Find the length of the missing side.

• 37

• 17.7

• 6

• 312

Find the height of the tree.

• 3m

• 2m

• 7m

• 9m

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?

• 17 miles

• 32 miles

• 37 miles

• 40 miles

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

Using the following image, what is the length of the missing side?

• 14.7

• 14.8

• 14.6

• 14.5