Pythagorean Theorem: the hypotenuse

In this Grade 8 lesson on Pythagorean Theorem, you will practice solving problems like: "A right triangle has legs of length 6 and 8. What is the hypotenuse?". Work through each problem carefully, use the hints if you need help, and check your answers. This builds your understanding of pythagorean theorem step by step.

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A right triangle has legs of length 6 and 8. What is the hypotenuse?

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A right triangle has legs of length 6 and 8. What is the hypotenuse?

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A rectangular field is 3 m by 4 m. What is the length of the diagonal?

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A right triangle has hypotenuse 26 and one leg 10. What is the other leg?

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A right triangle has hypotenuse 15 and one leg 9. What is the other leg?

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Problem 5

A ladder is 17 feet long. The base is 8 feet from the wall. How high up the wall does it reach?

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