Pythagorean Theorem Worksheet

A Grade 12 math worksheet focusing on applying the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems involving right triangles and real-world scenarios.

Grade 12 Math TrigonometryPythagorean Theorem

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2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.B.7CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.SRT.C.8

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Pythagorean TheoremTrigonometryRight TrianglesGeometryGrade 12 Math

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Pythagorean Theorem: Grade 12 Applications

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Read each question carefully and show all your work. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for unknown side lengths in right triangles. Round your answers to two decimal places where necessary.

1. Find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs measuring 9 cm and 12 cm.

2. If a ladder 15 feet long is leaning against a wall and reaches a window 12 feet high, the distance from the base of the wall to the bottom of the ladder is feet.

3. A rectangular garden has a length of 20 meters and a width of 15 meters. What is the length of the diagonal path across the garden?

25 meters

35 meters

18.03 meters

28.30 meters

4. The Pythagorean Theorem can be used for any type of triangle.

True

False

5. A television screen is advertised as having a 50-inch diagonal. If the screen's height is 24 inches, what is its width?