Lesson 2: Pythagorean Theorem Problem Solving - Extracting a Triangle from a Picture Practice

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Complete the following question:


  1. A swinging gate has outside dimensions of 30 inches by 38 inches. What is the length of the diagonal support, 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.

  1. A Blackfoot nation is planning a Pow Wow. A tipi, for the central gathering place, needs to have a radius of 18.5 feet and a height of 22.25 feet (in the centre).

    A rawhide tarp makes up the wall of the tipi. From the ground to the top of the tipi, what is the length of the rawhide wall, to the nearest hundredth of a foot?

    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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