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5-6 Homework: Finding the LEG of a right triangle

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Pythagorean Theorem is
c2 = a2 - b2  
a)
false
b)
true
2.
What are the 2 shorter sides of a right triangle called?
a)
Hypotenuse
b)
Pythagorean Theorem
c)
Legs
d)
Right triangle
3.

Which equation reflects the right triangle shown?

a)

x2 + 142 = 202

b)

142 + 202 = x2

c)

142 – 202 = x2

d)

x2 – 142 = 202

4.

What is the length of the missing side?

a)

x = 4

b)

x = 8

c)

x = 10

d)

x = 16

5.
Find the missing side
a)
29.2
b)
20
c)
400
d)
10
6.

Find the missing side length

a)

31.3 yd

b)

27.4 yd

c)

23.6 yd

d)

24.2 yd

7.
Find the length of the missing side. 
a)
20 in.
b)
68 in.
c)
16 in.
d)
80 in.
8.
Find the missing side
a)
36
b)
76.8
c)
12
d)
40
9.
Find the missing side
a)
48
b)
108
c)
83.6
d)
72
10.

Find the measure of side b of a right triangle if a = 2 inches and c = 12 inches. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

a)

140 inches

b)

148 inches

c)

11.8 inches

d)

12.2 inches

11.

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 15 inches, and one of its legs is 11 inches. Find the length of the other leg.

a)

about 18 inches

b)

about 10.2 inches

c)

about 14.6 inches

d)

about 13.7 inches

12.

This lovable character just likes to give warm hugs.

a)

Olaf

b)

Snowman

c)

Abominal Snowman

d)

Dopey