1. Wed/Thurs 1/29 – 1/30 PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM PRACTICE

2. Robb designed a garden in the shape of a rectangle. He plans to build a fence through the garden, as shown below. The fence Robb plans to build is represented by what part of the right triangle? ROBB’S GARDEN

3. If fencing costs $3 per foot, how much should Robb expect to spend building his fence?  To solve this problem, what must we find first??  Now solve the problem individually, and be prepared to share with the class. ROBB’S GARDEN

4. Brian sailed east from the marina and then sailed south, as shown in the diagram below. The shortest distance to the marina is represented by what part of the right triangle? BRIAN’S SAILING TRIP

5. How far away did Brian sail from where he began at the marina? (Show all work) If it costs $4.25 for a gallon of gas in his boat, how much money could Brian save if he sails the boat directly back to the marina instead of going back the way he came? BRIAN’S SAILING TRIP

6. The Parks and Recreation committee is thinking of building a bridge across the park lake from point A to point C, as shown in the figure below. BUILDING A BRIDGE

7. The distance across the pond is represented by what part of the right triangle? How does this problem differ from the two previous problems? How can we solve it? Solve this problem individually. BUILDING A BRIDGE

8. A ladder leans against the side of a house. The bottom of the ladder is away from the base of the house, as shown below. The distance the ladder is from the base of the house is represented by what part of the attached right triangle? LEANING LADDER

9. How can we begin the solve this problem? How should we set it up? Solve this problem individually. LEANING LADDER

10. Come up with your own problem that uses the Pythagorean Theorem. You will then share your problem with a peer. Create something that will challenge them! We will then come together and discuss your problems together as a class! Ready, Set, GO! CREATE YOUR OWN!