Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

Find the perimeter of the triangle: Hypotenuse = 100 cm, "b" = 28 cm, and "a" = ?

A wire extends from the top of a 24-foot telephone pole to a stake in the ground 10 feet away. How long is the wire?

There is a rope running from the top of a flagpole to a hook in the ground. The flagpole is 12 meters high, and the hook is 9 meters from its base. How long is the rope?

If a² + 30 = 34, what is the perimeter?

Frankenstein is replacing a door that is 96 inches tall and measures 100 inches across the diagonal. What is the width of the door?

A soccer player stands in the southeast corner of a 76-yard by 57-yard field and kicks a soccer ball all the way to a player in the opposite corner. That player kicks the ball down the length of the field to a player in the southwest corner. Finally, the player in the southwest corner returns the ball back to the original player. How far has the ball traveled?

A pigeon was sitting 6 meters from the base of a telephone pole and flew 10 meters to reach the top of the pole. How tall is the telephone pole?

If you are given the lengths of all the sides of a triangle, how do you find out if it is a right triangle?

A triangle has sides with lengths of 5 inches, 11 inches, and 13 inches. Is it a right triangle?

A triangle has sides with lengths of 12 kilometers, 16 kilometers, and 20 kilometers. Is it a right triangle?

A triangle has sides with lengths of 3 yards, 4 yards, and 5 yards. Is it a right triangle?

A triangle has sides with lengths of 6 feet, 7 feet, and 10 feet. Is it a right triangle?

A triangle has sides with lengths of 6 feet, 7 feet, and 10 feet. Is it a right triangle?

A triangle has sides with lengths of 8 millimeters, 15 millimeters, and 17 millimeters. Is it a right triangle?