Pythagoras test questions

1

Select the equation which shows Pythagoras' Theorem for this triangle.

Diagram of a right-angled triangle with the values, m, r and p

2

Calculate the length of the hypotenuse. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

Diagram of a right-angled triangle with the values, s, 12 and 17

3

Calculate the length of the hypotenuse. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

Diagram of a right-angled triangle with the values, t, 5.9 and 7.1

4

Calculate the length of the hypotenuse. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

A right-angled triangle

5

Calculate \(x\) for this triangle. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

A right-angled triangle

6

Calculate \(x\) for this triangle. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

A right-angled triangle

7

Calculate \(x\) for this triangle. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

A right-angled triangle

8

How far up the wall will the ladder reach? Give your answer to 2 d.p.

An illustration of a ladder leaning against a wall

9

What is the distance between the points A(2, 1) and B(8, 9)?

Graph with 2 points plotted A and B with a question mark for a third point

10

How far apart are P( -3, 4) and Q(4, -2)? Give your answer correct to one decimal place.

Graph with 2 points plotted. P (-3, 4) and Q (4, -2)