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Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Thomas White

FREE Resource

This video tutorial covers various applications of the Pythagorean theorem, including real-world problems like bracing a door and calculating trash can diagonals. It also explores identifying right triangles, comparing large numbers using scientific notation, determining slopes on a graph, and analyzing data from a jump rope contest. The tutorial is designed for 8th-grade students and emphasizes practical applications of mathematical concepts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate length of the brace needed to zombie-proof the door?

6 feet

5 feet

4.47 feet

3.5 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't the tray fall through the trash can opening?

The tray is too wide.

The diagonal of the trash can is shorter than the tray's smallest side.

The tray is too long.

The trash can is too small.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the diagonal length of the trash can's opening?

9 inches

10 inches

12 inches

11.4 inches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which set of side lengths can form a right triangle?

8, 11, 129

1, 2, 3

4, 10, 84

8, 7, 15

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a set of side lengths for a right triangle?

8, 11, 129

4, 10, 84

1, 2, 3

8, 7, 15

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times larger is 12 times 10^9 compared to 4 times 10^9?

2 times

3 times

4 times

5 times

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing 3 times 10^12 by 1.5 times 10^12?

4

3

2

1

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