Name_______________________________________________________Date_______________________Period______________
Do Now (1/19 (A) & 1/20 (B)): Pythagorean Theorem & Simplifying Radicals (G8C)
1.
For each of the following, tell whether the sets of numbers represent a Pythagorean Triple. Explain.
a. 2.4, 1.8, 3
b. 20, 12, 16
2.
Francisco visited his cousin and had to drive 135 miles north then 90 miles east. At the end of his trip, he pulled out a map to
determine how far from home he was. What is the shortest distance from Francisco’s house to his cousin’s house? Round your
answer to the nearest mile.
3.
Find the value of x. Express your answer in simplest radical form and as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.
a.
b.
12
7√2
x
x
Name_______________________________________________________Date_______________________Period______________
Do Now (1/19 (A) & 1/20 (B)): Pythagorean Theorem & Simplifying Radicals (G8C)
1.
For each of the following, tell whether the sets of numbers represent a Pythagorean Triple. Explain.
a. 2.4, 1.8, 3
b. 20, 12, 16
2.
Francisco visited his cousin and had to drive 135 miles north then 90 miles east. At the end of his trip, he pulled out a map to
determine how far from home he was. What is the shortest distance from Francisco’s house to his cousin’s house? Round your
answer to the nearest mile.
3.
Find the value of x. Express your answer in simplest radical form and as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.
a.
b.
12
7√2
x
x