Real Life Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

What is the formula of the Pythagorean theorem?

• C = A + B

• C = A squared / B squared

• C squared = A squared + B squared

• C squared = A squared - B squared

What do we call the longest side of a right-angled triangle?

• Hypotenuse

• Base

• Altitude

• Leg

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How high does the child on the seesaw go?

• 1.78 meters

• 3.16 meters

• 8 meters

• 7.8 meters

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What is the length of the seesaw?

• 7.8 meters

• 1.78 meters

• 3.16 meters

• 8 meters

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How far apart are the hooks for the banner?

• 1.5 meters

• 1 meter

• 10 meters

• 7 meters

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What is the length of each string needed to hang the banner?

• 1 meter

• 2.25 meters

• 1.5 meters

• 1.8 meters

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What additional distance does each side of the banner need to cover to reach the hooks?

• 1 meter

• 1.5 meters

• 2 meters

• 2.5 meters

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What is the total length of the banner and the additional lengths needed to reach the hooks?

• 9 meters

• 10 meters

• 7 meters

• 8 meters

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What is the height from which the banner hangs below the roof?

• 1 meter

• 1.5 meters

• 2.5 meters

• 2 meters

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What mathematical method is used to solve the problems in the video?

• Geometry

• Calculus

• Algebra

• Trigonometry

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