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100

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle with legs 3 and 4 cm long.

5 cm

100

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing LEG for the triangle with a=6 and c=10.

b = 8

100

In terms of a, b, and c, what is the Pythagorean Theorem?

a2 + b2 = c2

100

Sally walks away from her house. She walks 25 m west then 15 m south. How far, in meters, is she from her house?

29.2 meters

100

Which NFL team won Super Bowl 57 on February 12, 2023?

Kansas City Chiefs

200

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 6 and 8.

10

200

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing LEG for the triangle with b=9 and c=20.

a = 17.9

200

In terms of legs and hypotenuse, what is the Pythagorean Theorem?

leg2 + leg2 = hypotenuse2

200

An envelope is 11 inches wide and measures 19 inches along the diagonal. How tall, in inches, is the envelope?

15.5 inches

200

What is Rihanna's actual first name?

Robyn

300

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 5 and 12.

13

300

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing LEG for the triangle with b=10 and c=15.

a = 11.2

300

When using the Pythagorean Theorem, which side does c always have to be?

The hypotenuse and the longest side

300

A 13 foot ladder is placed 5 feet away from a wall. How many feet up the wall will the ladder reach?

12 feet

300

Which movie earned the most revenue at the domestic box-office this past weekend (February 10-12, 2023)?

Magic Mike's Last Dance

400

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 9 and 12.

15

400

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing LEG for the triangle with b=1 and c=4.

a = 3.9

400

What must be true about your triangle in order to use the Pythagorean Theorem?

It must be a right triangle.

400

Ed is flying a kite with a string 25 meters long. If his friend is directly under the kite 10 m away, how high, in meters, is the kite off the ground?

22.9 meters

400

Megan Fox reportedly split from which Cleveland-area musician?

Machine Gun Kelly

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing hypotenuse for the triangle whose legs are 12 and 16.

20

500

Use the Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2 to find the missing LEG for the triangle with a=6 and c=9.

b = 6.7

500

Who is credited with discovering the Pythagorean Theorem?

Pythagoras

500

A football field is a rectangle 48 meters wide and 91 meters long. The coach asks players to run from corner to corner diagonally across the field. How far do the players run?

102.9 meters

500

When is the Valentine's Day-equivalent celebrated in China?

On the 7th day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar (August 22, 2023 this year)

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