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Which set of numbers is a Pythagorean triple? |
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A. |
1-1-2 |
B. |
5-12-13 |
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C. |
7-9-10 |
D. |
4-5-6 |
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2. |
For safety reasons, the base of a 26-foot ladder should be at least 8 feet from the wall. How high can a 26-foot ladder safely reach? |
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A. |
about 27.2 feet |
B. |
about 22.6 feet |
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C. |
about 18 feet |
D. |
about 24.7 feet |
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3. |
Maria has a rectangular garden with dimensions 10 feet by 15 feet. She plans to place a dividing fence along the diagonal of the garden. What will be the length of Maria's fence? |
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A. |
about 25 feet |
B. |
about 18 feet |
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C. |
about 5 feet |
D. |
about 11.2 feet |
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4. |
A 9-foot ladder is placed 4 feet from the base of a building. How high does the ladder reach? |
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A. |
about 8.1 feet |
B. |
about 5 feet |
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C. |
about 9.8 feet |
D. |
about 7 feet |
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5. |
The numbers 5, 12, and 13 form a Pythagorean triple. Which of the following is not a Pythagorean triple. |
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A. |
15, 36, 39 |
B. |
20, 48, 52 |
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C. |
15, 22, 23 |
D. |
10, 24, 26 |
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