Pythagorean Theorem Review

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Problems

Problem 1: Solve for x

Problem 2: Solve for x

Problem 3: Solve for x

Solution

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Problem 1

Step 1: Take 20 squard (400) and add it to 40 squared (1600)

400 + 1600 = 2000

Step 2: Find the square root of 2000

√2000 = 44.721

Final Answer: x = 44.721

Problem 2

Step 1: Take 12 squared (144) and add it to 40 squared (1600)

144 + 1600 = 1744

Step 2: Find the square root of 1744

√1744 = 41.761

Final Answer: x = 41.761

Problem 3

Step 1: Take 4 squared (16) and minus it from 5 squared (25)

25-16=9

Step 2: Find the square root of 9

√9 = 3

Final Answer: x = 3