Solving Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems

How far did Jon drive east before turning south?

• 8 miles

• 15 miles

• 23 miles

• 17 miles

What is the total distance Jon drove?

• 17 miles

• 23 miles

• 33 miles

• 8 miles

What formula is used to calculate the distance Jon is from his starting point?

• AB = C^2

• 2A + 2B = C

• A^2 - B^2 = C^2

• A^2 + B^2 = C^2

What is the length of each wall in the square room?

• 28 feet

• 392 feet

• 196 feet

• 14 feet

How is the diagonal distance in the square room calculated?

• Dividing the area by the length of one wall

• Using the Pythagorean theorem

• Adding the lengths of two walls

• Multiplying the length of one wall by two

What is the simplified form of the square root of 392?

• 196

• 14√3

• 28

• 14√2

What is the length of each side of the equilateral triangle?

• 8 inches

• 4 inches

• 16 inches

• 12 inches

How is the height of the equilateral triangle found?

• Multiplying the base by the square root of three

• Halving the perimeter

• Doubling the length of one side

• Using the Pythagorean theorem

What is the final simplified height of the equilateral triangle?

• 12√3 inches

• 16 inches

• 4√3 inches

• 8√2 inches

What is the purpose of dividing the base of the equilateral triangle?

• To double the height

• To create two right triangles

• To simplify the calculation

• To find the area of the triangle