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 #513 : Geometry

Justin travels  to the east and  to the north. How far away from his starting point is he now?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is solving for the hypotenuse of a triangle. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, which says that  

  

 

Example Question #461 : Grade 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.

1

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

Example Question #12 : 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.


2

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

Example Question #11 : 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.

3

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

Example Question #462 : Grade 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.


4

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

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:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

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:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

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:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

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:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

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:

Correct answer:

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:

In this equation:

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:

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