Triangles Wrap-up

In a few words, explain the difference between using the Pythagorean Theorem addition method and the subtraction method for triangles.

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Draw a picture.

How far from the base of the pole does the wire meet the ground?

• 20.2 feet

• 18.3 feet

• 19 feet

• 15.5 feet

Solve for the missing side length.

• 16.3

• 15

• 16

• 15.3

You can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing sides for ANY triangle, no matter it's classification.

• True
• False

Solve for the missing side length.

Answer in simplest radical form.

• 8√2

• √32

• 4√2

• 4√8

What does simplest radical form mean?

• Break it down, using factors, pair them up, then leave non factors inside of radical.

• Break it down, then leave pairs on the inside and move non factors to outside of the radical.

• Square root it and round the decimal to the tenths.

• Keep and shove.

"Perfect Squares" are numbers that can be square rooted evenly, with no decimals.

• True

• False

Name the three types of triangles.

• =Scalene

  >Obtuse

  <Isosceles

• =Acute

  >Obtuse

  <Right

• =Obtuse

  >Right

  <Acute

• =Right

  >Obtuse

  <Acute

Is the following a triangle, and if so, which type?

Side lengths: 3, 7, 9

• Yes, obtuse

• Not a triangle

• Yes, right

• Yes, acute

Is the following a triangle, and if so, which type?

Side lengths: 20, 21, 29

• Yes, obtuse

• Not a triangle

• Yes, right

• Yes, acute