Pythagorean Theorem and Distance

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Mathematics

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8th Grade

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HSG.GPE.B.7, 8.G.B.8, 8.G.B.7

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Kevvin Hankins

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Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Review

Pythagorean Theorem

Must have a right triangle
Must label the "c" correctly as the hypotenuse
Substitute lengths into the equation
Simplify and solve

Multiple Choice

The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on which triangle?

obtuse

scalene

isosceles

right

Multiple Choice

What is the side of a right triangle across from the right angle called?

square

arm

leg

hypotenuse

Multiple Choice

Find the length of the missing side.

25 cm

42 cm

52 cm

48 cm

Multiple Choice

Find the length of the missing side.

48 in.

52 in.

16 in.

24 in.

Multiple Choice

A 15 ft ladder is leaning against a building. The base of the ladder is 9 ft from the building. How high up does the ladder reach?

Finding Distance

Distance formula comes from pythagorean theorem
You can turn the points into a right triangle or
You can substitute the points into the formula
Be careful typing it into the calculator!!

Multiple Choice

What is the distance between the two points?

6.3

6.5

6.7

Multiple Choice

Find the distance between J and K.

8.2

7.7

10.2

Multiple Choice

Find the distance between (2,3) & (4,1)

5.66

2.83

2.79

Multiple Choice

Find the Distance between (10,3) & (2,-3)

-21

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