HW #19: Pythagorean Theorem Name: ___________________________________

Geometry 2 | Spring 2019

Period: _____ Row: ____ Date: ___________

Page 468-470 / 1, 2, 3, 8, 12, 14, 17, 32, 37, 41, 44, 46

1) What is a Pythagorean triple? 2) Which is different? Find “both” answers.

#3, 8: Find the value of x. Then tell whether the side lengths form a Pythagorean triple.

3) 8)

12) Describe and correct the error in using the Pythagorean Theorem. (The error is not rounding, although
that is certainly not ideal.)

14) The backboard of the basketball hoop forms a right triangle with the supporting rods, as shown. Use the
Pythagorean Theorem to approximate the distance between the rods where they meet the backboard. Round
your answer to the nearest tenth of an inch.

17) Tell whether the triangle is a right triangle. Justify your answer.
32) Find the area, in square feet, of the isosceles triangle.

37) You are making a kite and need to figure out how much binding to buy. You need the binding for the
perimeter of the kite. The binding comes in packages of two yards. How many packages should you buy?

41) Your friend claims 72 and 75 cannot be part of a Pythagorean triple because 72
2
+ 752 does not equal a
positive integer squared. Is your friend correct? Explain your reasoning.

#44, 46: Simplify the expression by rationalizing the denominator.

7 12
44) 46)
2 3

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