pythagorean theorem

Find the perimeter of the triangle

Explain in your own words how you would solve this problem (you do not have to actually solve it)

John would like to build a fence around his triangular garden. His garden is shown in the picture. How many feet of fencing will he need to surround his garden?

CHALLENGE: Destiny leaves her house and walks north 6 blocks. She turns and heads east 8 blocks until she reaches the skating rink for her birthday celebration.

How MUCH FURTHER did Destiny walk using this route instead of taking a straight shortcut path through Branch Brook Park to arrive at the skating rink?

EXPLAIN how you would solve this problem

Caroline leaves her house and walks north 6 blocks. She turns and heads east 8 blocks until she reaches Mattie’s house. How much FURTHER did Caroline walk using this route instead of taking a straight path to Mattie's house?