Directions: Solve the following problems using the Pythagorean Theorem.
1. The size of a TV screen is given by the length of its diagonal. If the dimension of a TV screen is 16 inches by 12 inches, what is the size of the TV screen?
2. A 20-foot ladder is leaning against a vertical wall. If the foot of the ladder is 8 feet from the
wall, how high does the ladder reach? Include an illustration in your solution.
3. A rectangular sheet of paper measuring 8 inches by 12 inches is folded along its diagonal, How long is the folded side?
4. The legs of a night triangle measure 10 cm and 12 cm. How long is its hypotenuse?
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Answer:
1.) 28 inches
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2.) 120 feet/foot
Soluction
3.) 20 inches
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4.) 120 cm
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