Estimate Square Roots (NO CALCULATOR)
sqrt(8)
Between 2.5 and 3.0
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 3 and 4 cm long
5 cm
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=5 and b=4.
a = 3
In the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2, what are a and b called?
Legs
Which is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest.
sqrt(17)
Between 4.0 and 4.5
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 6 and 8.
10
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing leg for the triangle with a = 7 and c = 25.
b = 24
In the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2, what is "c" called?
Hypotenuse
How many planets are there in our solar system?
Eight
sqrt(24)
Between 4.5 and 5.0
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 5 and 12.
13
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing leg for the triangle with a= 10 and c=15.
b = 11.2
True or False:
Pythagorean Theorem can ONLY be used with right triangles.
True
What does the acronym "STEM" stand for?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
sqrt(1)
EXACTLY 1
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 9 and 12.
15
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=26 and b=16.
a = 20.5
True or False:
Pythagorean Theorem can be used with isosceles triangles.
False
What do you call a triangle that is very pretty?
Acute triangle
sqrt(16)
EXACTLY 4
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 12 and 16.
Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing leg for the triangle with c = 37 and b = 15.
a = 33.8
What is the name of the man that the Pythagorean theorem is named after?
Pythagoras
In which U.S. state did the Caesar salad originate?
California