Pythagorean Theorem
Squares & Square Roots
Linear Equations
Factoring Quadratics
Distance/Rate/Time
100

What is the equation for the Pythagorean theorem?

a2+b2=c2

100

What is the symbol for a square root?


100

Solve for a.

21 = 7a

a = 3

100

Factor.

x2 + 3x − 4

(x+4) (x−1)

100

Annika ran north at 1.25 mph. 4 hours later Gabriella set out in pursuit on a bicycle at 6.25 mph.  How long did it take Gabriella to catch Annika?

1 hour

200

What type of triangle required for the Pythagorean Theorem to work?

a right triangle

200

What is 82?

64

200

Solve for w.

6(w - 2) = 6

w = 3

200

Factor.

x2 + 13x + 36

(x+9) (x+4)

200

Two golf carts set out from the same point. The first golf cart travels northwest at 7.5 mph and the second golf cart travels southeast at 2.5 mph. How long until the golf carts are 28.125 miles apart?

2.81 hours

300

What is the name given to the longest side of a right triangle?

the hypoteneuse

300

What is the square root of 144?

12

300

Solve for x.

−1 = (5 + x) / 6

-11

300

Factor.

x2 - 23x + 132

( x - 11 ) ( x - 12 )

300

Luke left Waunakee and drove toward Big Powderhorn Mountain at an average speed of 65 mph. Petr left some time later driving in the same direction at an average speed of 75 mph.  After driving for 2 hours Petr caught up with Luke.  How long did Luke drive before Petr caught up?

2.31  hours

400

The height of a triangle is 3.  The base of the triangle is 4.  What is the hypotenuse?

a2+b2=c2  --->  32+42=c2  --->  9+16=25;  the square root of 25 is 5.  The length of the hypotenuse is 5

400

What is 5+ 62 ?

25 + 36 = 61

400

Solve for p.

−(1 + 7p) − 6(−7 − p) = 36

5

400

Factor:

x2 - 16

( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 )

400

Katja and Tony are 52. miles apart on a hiking trail. Katja starts walking toward Tony at a rate of 2.5 mph at 9:00 am. Tony begins running towards Katja at 3.75 mph at 1:00 pm. At approximately what time do they meet?

approximately 7:43 PM 

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A thirteen foot ladder is placed five feet from the base of a wall, what is the resulting height up the wall?

12 feet

500

Simplify.  Your answer should only contain positive exponents.

(x-2x-3)4

1 / x20 

500

Solve for y.

7(2y + 3)/5 =  -7

y = -4

500

Factor:

7x2 - 40x - 63

( x - 7 ) ( 7x + 9 )

500

Dylann and Marnie are 440 miles apart on a driving route.  Dylann starts driving towards Marnie at a rate of 55 mph at 9:00 AM. Marnie leaves 2 hours later, and they meet on the route at 1:30 PM. How fast was Marnie driving?

77 mph