1.
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.
No, because 5
2
+ 6
2
8
2
.
C.
Yes, because 5
2
+ 6
2
= 8
2
.
D.
No, because 8 + 6 < 5.
Hint
2.
The triangle shown is a right triangle. Solve for
b
.
A.
b
= 3.7 units
B.
b
= 14 units
C.
b
= 15.2 units
D.
b
= 28 units
Hint
3.
In a right triangle,
a
= 4
inches and
c
= 7
inches. Find b.
A.
b
= 5
inches
B.
b
= 8
inches
C.
b
= 3 inches
D.
b
= 6 inches
Hint
4.
In a right triangle,
b
= 7.1 units and
c
= 11.3 units. Find
a
. Round to the nearest tenth.
A.
a
= 13.3 units
B.
a
= 8.8 units
C.
a
= 8.4 units
D.
a
= 4.2 units
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.
16.8 feet
B.
13 feet
C.
18.7 feet
D.
17.3 feet
Hint