1.
Find the length of the hypotenuse in the triangle.
A.
14 ft
B.
9.5 ft
C.
12 ft
D.
10 ft
Hint
2.
Does the number triple 5, 6, and 8 represent the lengths of sides of a right triangle? Explain.
A.
Yes, because 5 + 6 > 8.
B.
Yes, because 5
2
+ 6
2
= 8
2
.
C.
No, because 8 + 6 < 5.
D.
No, because 5
2
+ 6
2
8
2
.
Hint
3.
In a right triangle,
a
= 14.2 cm and
b
= 13.9 cm. Find
c
. Round to the nearest tenth.
A.
c
= 2.9 cm
B.
c
= 14.1 cm
C.
c
= 0.3 cm
D.
c
= 19.9 cm
Hint
4.
Miguel hiked 3 miles due north and then 2 miles due east. How far is he from his starting point?
A.
3.6 miles
B.
4.1 miles
C.
2.2 miles
D.
5 miles
Hint
5.
A guy wire is attached to a pole. It is anchored to the ground 5 feet from the base of the pole. If the wire is 18 feet long, how high is the wire attached to the pole?
A.
13 feet
B.
17.3 feet
C.
16.8 feet
D.
18.7 feet
Hint