Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Challenge

The video tutorial covers the application of the Pythagorean theorem in solving word problems. It begins with an introduction to word problems and the importance of visualizing them. The tutorial then walks through three specific problems: a ladder leaning against a building, determining the width of a computer screen, and calculating the direct distance between two points. Each problem is solved step-by-step, emphasizing the use of the Pythagorean theorem and calculator for accurate results. The video concludes with instructions for independent practice.

What is the length of the ladder used against the building?

• 20 feet

• 5 feet

• 19.4 feet

• 375 feet

How far is the bottom of the ladder from the building?

• 19.4 feet

• 375 feet

• 5 feet

• 20 feet

In the ladder problem, what is the distance the ladder reaches up the wall?

• 375 feet

• 19.4 feet

• 5 feet

• 20 feet

What is the height of the computer screen?

• 10 inches

• 261 inches

• 19 inches

• 16 inches

What is the diagonal length of the computer screen?

• 261 inches

• 10 inches

• 16 inches

• 19 inches

What is the width of the computer screen?

• 261 inches

• 16 inches

• 10 inches

• 19 inches

In the computer screen problem, what mathematical operation is used to find the width?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Square root

How far north did Mark drive from work?

• 2989 miles

• 35 miles

• 42 miles

• 54.7 miles

How far west did Mark drive after driving north?

• 2989 miles

• 54.7 miles

• 35 miles

• 42 miles

What is the direct distance from Mark's work to his home?

• 35 miles

• 2989 miles

• 42 miles

• 54.7 miles