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Applying Pythagorean Theorem

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Question 1

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What length of ladder is needed to reach a height of 7 feet along the wall when the base of the ladder is 4 feet from the wall?

Round your answer to the nearest tenth place.

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Question 2a

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There are two different paths that one can use to go from Sarah's house to James' house.

- One way is to take C STREET.
- THE OTHER WAY requires you to use A STREET and B STREET.

How long is C STREET?

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Question 2b

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THIS QUESTION IS MANUALLY GRADED

How much shorter is the direct path along C street versus taking A STREET and B STREET to get to James' house?

Question 3

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An isosceles triangle refers to a triangle with equal leg lengths, s & s, as shown in the picture.

What is the length of the hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle with leg lengths of 9?