Pythagorean Theorem Applications: Leaning Objects

When an object is leaned against "some thing" like a wall; what shape is formed between the object, thing, and ground?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Trapazoid

The "length of the leaning object" will always be the...

• Leg

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

The "distance on the ground" will always be the...

• Leg

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

The "height on the wall" will always be the...

• Leg

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

The "ground" and "wall" will meet at a...

• Leg

• Leg

• Hypotenuse

• Right Angle

When dealing with a "leaning object" situation, best practice would be to...

• Imagine it all in your head

• Sketch the situation

• Take a guess

• Nap time, indeed

Apply the Pythagorean theorem!

Round to the nearest tenth.

Apply the Pythagorean theorem!

Apply the Pythagorean theorem!

Round to the nearest tenth.

Apply the Pythagorean theorem!

Make sure to change the units to match and round to the nearest tenth.