Right Triangle Word Problems
Practice solving word problems involving right triangles and the Pythagorean theorem.
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Right Triangle Word Problems
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Read each word problem carefully and solve for the missing side of the right triangle. Show your work.
1. A ladder is leaning against a wall. The base of the ladder is 5 feet away from the wall, and the ladder reaches 12 feet up the wall. How long is the ladder?
2. A ship sails 9 miles east and then 12 miles north. How far is the ship from its starting point?
3. A television screen is 20 inches long and 15 inches high. What is the length of the diagonal of the television screen?
4. A baseball diamond is a square with sides of 90 feet. How far is it from home plate to second base?
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