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Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Warm-Up

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Pythagorean Theorem with word problems

Question 1

1.

In triangle ABC, side AB has a length of 6cm and side BC has a length of 10cm. What is the length of side AC?

4 cm

6 cm

11.66 cm

8 cm

Question 2

2.

Find the length of the hypotenuse. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

6.9 ft

2.8 ft

5.7 ft

5 ft

Question 3

3.

True or False, the below is a right triangle: a = 14, b = 16, c =18

True

False

Question 4

4.

What is the length of the ladder? It's 6 ft. from the house at the bottom and touches the wall 14 ft. up at the top. Simplify your answer