Pythagorean Theorem
What is the Pythagorean Theorem formula?
a2+b2=c2
What does SOHCAHTOA stand for?
Sine = Opp/hyp, Cos = Adj/hyp, Tan = Opp/adj
What's the ratio of 2 to 5?
2:5
You walk 3 blocks east and 4 blocks north. How far are you from your starting point?
5 blocks
What is Mr. Xander's full last name?
Strulovic Lord
If a triangle has legs of 6 and 8, what is the hypotenuse?
10
In a triangle, if the opposite side is 4 and the hypotenuse is 5, what is sin(theta)?
4/5
Solve: x/6 = 3/9
x = 2
A tree casts a 12 ft shadow. The tree is 18 ft tall. What's the ratio of height to shadow?
3:2
Does Mr. Xander prefer to knit or crotchet?
Knit
True or False: The triangle with sides 3, 4, 6 is a right triangle
False
Which trig function would you use to find the adjacent side?
Cosine
If a recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar to 5 cups of flour, how much sugar is needed for 15 cups of flour?
6 cups
A ladder leans against a wall forming a 60 degree angle with the ground. If the base is 5 ft from the wall, how long is the ladder? Note cos(60)= 0.5
10 ft
What does Mr. Xander major in college?
Pure Math major
A square has a diagonal of 10 units. What is the length of one side?
Square root of 50 or about 7.07 units
If tan (theta) = 3/4, and the adjacent side is 4, what is the opposite side?
3
Write 40% as a ratio
2:5 or 4:10
A student is building a ramp for a robot. The ramp is 8 feet long and reaches a platform 6 feet high. What is the horizontal distance from the base of the ramp to the platform?
Square root of 28 or about 5.29
Mr. Xander always says a phrase as you exit. What is it?
"Have a good day. Make good choices".
A ladder is leaning against a wall. It touches the ground 5 ft from the base and reaches 12 ft up. How long is the ladder?
13 ft
A right triangle has one angle that is 30 degrees, and the hypotenuse is 10. What is the opposite side? Note: sin(30)= 0.5
5
A map scale says 1 inch = 50 miles. How many miles are 3.5 inches?
175
A student scored 80% on a test with 25 questions. How many did they get right?
20 questions
What state does Mr. Xander go to college?
Connecticut