Common Core: 8th Grade Math : Geometry

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 8th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #93 : Plane Geometry

Justin travels \(\displaystyle 15\textup{ feet}\) to the east and \(\displaystyle 20\textup{ feet}\) to the north. How far away from his starting point is he now?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 45\textup{ ft}\)

\(\displaystyle 35\textup{ ft}\)

\(\displaystyle 22\textup{ ft}\)

\(\displaystyle 30\textup{ ft}\)

\(\displaystyle 25\textup{ ft}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 25\textup{ ft}\)

Explanation:

This is solving for the hypotenuse of a triangle. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, which says that \(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\) 

 \(\displaystyle 15^2 + 20^2 = c^2\) 

\(\displaystyle 225+400=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 625=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 25=c\)

 

Example Question #151 : Geometry

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

1

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 3.4\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 6\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 5.7\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 4.9\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 7.7\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 5.7\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

 1 2

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 4^2+4^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 16+16=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 32=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{32}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 5.7=c\)

Example Question #152 : Geometry

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.


2

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 9.9\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 8.7\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.2\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 12.3\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 10\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 9.9\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

2 2

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 7^2+7^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 49+49=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 98=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{98}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 9.9=c\)

Example Question #153 : Geometry

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

3

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 10.1\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 14.5\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.7\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 14.8\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 9.4\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 11.7\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

3 2

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 4^2+11^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 16+121=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 137=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{137}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.7=c\)

Example Question #154 : Geometry

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.


4

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 15.1\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 13\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 14.8\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 12.7\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.2\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 11.2\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

4 2

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 5^2+10^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 25+100=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 125=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{125}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.2=c\)

Example Question #21 : Apply The Pythagorean Theorem To Find The Distance Between Two Points In A Coordinate System: Ccss.Math.Content.8.G.B.8

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.


5

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 5.8\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 6.7\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 5.2\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 5.4\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 6.3\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 5.8\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

5 2

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 3^2+5^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9+25=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 34=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{34}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 5.8=c\)

Example Question #22 : Apply The Pythagorean Theorem To Find The Distance Between Two Points In A Coordinate System: Ccss.Math.Content.8.G.B.8

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

6

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 8\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 8.3\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 9.7\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 9\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 7.8\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 7.8\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

6 2

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 6^2+5^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 36+25=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 61=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{61}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 7.8=c\)

Example Question #23 : Apply The Pythagorean Theorem To Find The Distance Between Two Points In A Coordinate System: Ccss.Math.Content.8.G.B.8

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.


7

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 12.2\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.5\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.8\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 12\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 11.1\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 12.2\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

7 7

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 10^2+7^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 100+49=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 149=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{149}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 12.2=c\)

Example Question #24 : Apply The Pythagorean Theorem To Find The Distance Between Two Points In A Coordinate System: Ccss.Math.Content.8.G.B.8

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.


8

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 8.2\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 8.4\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 7.9\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 8.5\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 7.8\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 7.8\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

8 2

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 6^2+5^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 36+25=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 61=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{61}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 7.8=c\)

Example Question #25 : Apply The Pythagorean Theorem To Find The Distance Between Two Points In A Coordinate System: Ccss.Math.Content.8.G.B.8

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line shown on the provided coordinate plane. Round the answer to the nearest tenth.


9

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 6.1\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 6.4\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 6.9\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 6\textup{ units}\)

\(\displaystyle 6.8\textup{ units}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6.4\textup{ units}\)

Explanation:

Notice that the diagonal line from the problem could be the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If we add two more lines, then we can create a closed figure in the shape of a triangle:

9 9

 

Let's use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the line that represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that for right triangles:

\(\displaystyle a^2+b^2=c^2\)

In this equation:

\(\displaystyle a \textup{ and }b=\textup{legs}\)

\(\displaystyle c=\textup{hypotenuse}\)

We can count the number of units on the coordinate plane that were used to create the legs of our drawn triangle. Afterwards, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse, or the original diagonal line. 

In order to solve for this problem we want to substitute in the known side lengths for the triangle's legs:

\(\displaystyle 4^2+5^2=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 16+25=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle 41=c^2\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{41}=\sqrt{c^2}\)

\(\displaystyle 6.4=c\)

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