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100

What is the name of the formula a2+b2=c2

Pythagorean Theorem

100

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c. 

a = 3

b = 4

5

100

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c=5 and b=4.

a = 3

100

Does the set of numbers make up a right triangle:
10, 24, 26

yes

100

What national park is located in Grand Junction?

Colorado National Monument

200

What type of triangles is Pythagorean Theorem used for?


Right Triangles

200

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find c.

a = 5

b= 12

13

200

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a= 8 and c=17.

b = 15

200

A soccer field is a rectangle 90 meters wide and 120 meters long. The coach asks players to run from one corner to the corner diagonally across the field. How far do the players run?

150 m 

200

What is the four-word nickname given to the main character of the Harry Potter series?

The boy who lived

300

In the Pythagorean theorem, what are "a" and "b" called? 

Legs


300

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 14 and 36. Round to the nearest tenth.

38.6

300

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with a = 7 and c = 25.

b = 24

300

The bottom of a ladder must be placed 3 feet from a wall. The ladder is 12 feet long. How far above the ground does the ladder touch the wall? Round to the nearest tenth.

11.6 ft

300

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

Mars

400

In the Pythagorean theorem, what is "c" called?

Hypotenuse

400

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs of 9 and 12.

15

400

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with b=20 and c=29.

a = 21

400

Consider the triangle ABC given that AC = 13 units, CD = 12 units, and BD = 16 units. What is the measure of AD?

5 units

400

What's the Grinch's dog's name?

Max

500

We know three numbers represent a right triangle by using the ______ of Pythagorean Theorem.

Converse

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 5 and 12.

13

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg for the triangle with c = 20 and b = 10. Round to the nearest 10th.

a = 17.3

500

A right triangle has legs of lengths 6x + 40 and 4x+4, and a hypotenuse of length 12. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the value of x.

x = 10

500

What is the last day of the school year?

May 21st

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