Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

1. What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

a.

b.

c.

2. Look at the diagram below. Which correctly identifies the relationship between the sides of the triangle?

a.

b.

c.

d.

3. What are some characteristics of the hypotenuse?

a. Shortest and helps form the right angles

b. Longest and opposite the right angle

c. Shortest and opposite the right angle

4. Match the correct order of solving the following equation.

a. Step 1: 1.

b. Step 2: 2. QUOTE

c. Step 3: 3.

d. Step 4: 4.

5. Complete the problem and find the length of a.

a. 21.8 cm

b. 476 cm

c. 238 cm

6. Find the length of c.

a. 176.5 ft

b. 353 ft

c. 18.8 ft

7. FILL IN THE BLANK: Solve the following problem. Look at the picture below, set up an equation to solve for the missing side of the right triangle.

Hint: Round your final answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary. Do NOT put anything in your answer except for the number.