M.2

Pythagorean Theorem: Find a Leg

Q4 · Apr–Jun

Use the hypotenuse and one leg to find the other leg of a right triangle.

Level

Medium

Level

Problems

Show exampleInclude answer key

@page { size: letter; margin: 0; } @media print { .ws-page + .ws-page { break-before: page; } } Daniel Math Academy \cdot Grade 8 Math Pythagorean Theorem: Find a Leg Skill M.2 \cdot Pythagorean theorem \cdot ★★☆ Medium \cdot Quarter 4 Name Date Score / 6 Scan for answers Find each missing side. Round to the nearest tenth if needed. Example 5 ft ? 13 ft ? = 12 ft Think: Subtract the square of the known leg from the square of the hypotenuse: 1 3^{2} - 5^{2} = 169 - 25 = 144, and 144 = 12 . 1 12 m ? 13 m ? = 2 21 cm ? 35 cm ? = 3 30 ft ? 34 ft ? = 4 24 m ? 25 m ? = 5 8 cm ? 17 cm ? = 6 24 in ? 26 in ? = Daniel Math Academy \cdot danielmath.com Worksheet # gnk69v6 \cdot Page 1 / 2 Daniel Math Academy \cdot Grade 8 Math Answer Key M.2 Pythagorean Theorem: Find a Leg \cdot ★★☆ Medium 1 5 m 2 28 cm 3 16 ft 4 7 m 5 15 cm 6 10 in Daniel Math Academy \cdot danielmath.com Worksheet # gnk69v6 \cdot Answer Key \cdot Page 2 / 2

M. Pythagorean theorem6 skills