Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Worksheet
A theorem that helps us find a missing side of a triangle.
Pythagorean theorem word problems worksheet. Answer key level 1. This worksheet has 15 word problems designed to help students understand how the pythagorean theorem is used in the real world as they solve these kinds of problems. Pythagorean theorem and distance between points. This is the currently selected item.
One of the diagonals of a rectangle is 20 cm long. Pythagorean theorem word problem. 5 in 9 in. Please draw a picture and use the pythagorean theorem to solve.
Pythagorean theorem in 3d. Moreover descriptive charts on the application of the theorem in different shapes are included. The longest side of the triangle in the pythagorean theorem is referred to as the hypotenuse. Calculate how far he is from his starting point.
Solve the word problems. Use pythagoras theorem to solve the following word problems give your answers to the nearest hundredths or to 2 decimal places. It is given by the equation. Pythagorean theorem also known as pythagoras theorem.
There are 11 worksheets in this set. Pythagorean theorem word problems worksheet. If the height of a triangle is 17 inches less than the length of its base and the length of the hypotenuse is 25 inches find the base and the height. Pythagorean triple charts with exercises are provided here.
Word problems on real time application are available. The theorem provides a fundamental relationship between the base height and hypotenuse of a triangle. Pythagorean theorem 15 cm 15 cm. The pythagorean theorem is the expression of the relationship between the three sides of a right triangle the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Pythagorean theorem word problems ws 1 name solve each of the following. In these worksheets your students will solve word problems that require them to use the pythagorean theorem. The questions can be used as a worksheet for individual student use as a partner activity or even as a team assignment. Distance m 2 martha s house is 20 m long and 18 m wide.
1 carl walked 4 m west and 5 m south. Be sure to label all answers and leave answers in exact simplified form. A short equation pythagorean theorem can be written in the following manner. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.
12 ft 5 ft. Pythagorean theorem word problems. If the difference between its length and width is 4 cm then find the area of the rectangle. Pythagorean theorem in 3d.
These printable worksheets have exercises on finding the leg and hypotenuse of a right triangle using the pythagorean theorem. Hypotenuse 2 base 2 height 2 the hypotenuse is always the longest side of the triangle. 27 ft 11 ft.