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Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems- Independent Practice Worksheet
1. Find the hypotenuse of a triangle with a base of 11 cm and height of 9 cm.
2. Maria walked 3 km west and 4 km south. Calculate how far she is from her starting point.
3. Lena’s guest house is 15 m long and 12 m wide. How long is the diagonal of the house?
4*. Find the perimeter of the triangle below.
5*. David must install fencing around a lot that is shaped like a right triangle. The side of the lot that runs east-west is
200 ft long. The side of the lot that runs north-south is 125 ft long. Calculate how many feet of fencing he will need
to surround the entire lot.
40
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