02/26 Warm Up: Pythagorean Theorem & Special RIght Triangles

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle? 

• obtuse
• scalene
• isosceles
• right

Side a on a right triangle is ALWAYS the longest side.

• true
• false

What is the opposite of squaring a number?

• divide
• multiply 
• fractions
• square root

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?

Which diagram best represents the problem?

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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?

Which equation could be used to solve the problem?

Find h

• 35.60
• 35.00
• 35.71
• 61.03

solve for c

• 7
• 9
• 4
• 13

What type of special triangle is this?

• 45°-45°-90°
• 30°-60°-90°
• Equiangular
• Equilateral

In a right triangle __________is ALWAYS the longest side.

• a leg

• a hypotenuse

Find x.

• 30°
• 60°
• 90°
• 180°