Pythagorean Theorem Looking for the Hypotenuse

What is the value of c?

• 7

• 10.9

• 13

• 17

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

• obtuse

• scalene

• isosceles

• right

Solve for x. 

• 38.9

• 40.2

• 45.6

• 54

Find x, the missing side length in the right triangle. Round to the nearest tenth only if needed.

• 16

• 23.3

• 8

• 19

”Real-world” word problems often have ladders leaning against trees, houses, or other structures. In these problems, the ladder is this part of a right triangle.

• Vertex

• Leg

• It depends on the situation.

• Hypotenuse.

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? Round to the nearest (Use a model to visualize the scenario.)

• 25 feet

• 24 feet

• 27 feet

• 28 feet

Which set of sides would make a right triangle? (Use the Pythagorean Theorem to test the side lengths.)

• 4,5,6

• 8,10,12

• 5,12,13

• 5,10,12

Which equation is verified by the graphic?

• 3 + 4 = 5
  

Which of the following could be the AREAS of the three squares below? (HINT: Think about the sum of the areas.)

Lisa drives her car 46 km south and then 13 km east. How far is she from her starting point?

• 44.1 km

• 59 km

• 47.8 km

• 33 km