Lesson 2: Pythagorean Theorem Problem Solving - Basic Problem Solving Practice

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Complete the following question:


  1. Jason and Sam are flying a kite. The kite is 10 m above Jason's feet. Sam is on the ground, 8 m away from Jason, holding the kite's string. How long is the kite's string?

    Step 1: Identify the given and the required values.

    • The distance from Jason to the kite is ____.
    • The distance from Jason to Sam is ____.
    • The length of the hypotenuse, the distance from Sam to the kite, is ____.

    Step 2: Draw and label the diagram.



    Steps 3 and 4: Write the formula, substitute known values, and solve.

    Step 5: Review the answer.

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  1. A TV screen is advertised by its diagonal measurement. The width of the screen on a 48 inch TV is 41 inches. What is the height of the screen, to the nearest inch?

    Step 1: Identify the given and the required values.

    Step 2: Draw and label the diagram.

    Steps 3 and 4: Write the formula, substitute known values, and solve.

    Step 5: Review the answer.

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Check your answers in the detailed solutions found here. Practice is important before you attempt the Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Assignment.



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