Pythagorean Theorem Assessment (IAR)

By Michelle Washington
Last updated 11 months ago
10 Questions

Describe how to use Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of FG. What is the length of FG?

Describe and solve for the distance from City P to City R. What is the distance saved if you were able to go straight from Q to R?

Determine the distance from R to S using pythagorean theorem. Describe the steps you took to reach your conclusion.

What is the distance of MP? Explain your steps.

The hypotenuse is_______

A triangle has sides of 7,24, and 25. Is this a right triangle? Explain your steps and justification.

A ladder is leaning against a house. The ladder is 36 ft. long. The house is 28 ft.tall. What's the distance from the bottom of the ladder to the house? (round to the nearest tenth) The distance is _______ feet.
A tree is 12 ft. tall and casts a 17 ft. shadow. The distance from the top of the tree to the end of the shadow is_______ feet. (round to the nearest tenth)
  • 6,8,10
  • 3,5,6
  • 8,15,17
  • 9,12,16
  • Right Triangle
  • Not a right triangle

Select all the possible right triangles