HS.G.1.d
Identify and apply right triangle relationships including converse of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Example Problems
A ‑foot ladder leans against a vertical wall. The base of the ladder is feet from the wall.
How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
A flagpole broke in a storm. 9 meters of it remain upright, while the top now touches the ground 40 meters from the base.
How tall was the flagpole before it broke?
How tall was the flagpole before it broke?
A rectangular television screen is tall and wide.
What is the length of the screen's diagonal (the advertised screen size)?
What is the length of the screen's diagonal (the advertised screen size)?
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