Right Triangles

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PSAT Math › Right Triangles

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What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with side lengths and ?

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In the figure above, is a square and is three times the length of . What is the area of ?

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In order to get to work, Jeff leaves home and drives 4 miles due north, then 3 miles due east, followed by 6 miles due north and, finally, 7 miles due east. What is the straight line distance from Jeff’s work to his home?

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A right triangle has legs of 15m and 20m. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with side lengths and ?

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In order to get to work, Jeff leaves home and drives 4 miles due north, then 3 miles due east, followed by 6 miles due north and, finally, 7 miles due east. What is the straight line distance from Jeff’s work to his home?

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In the figure above, is a square and is three times the length of . What is the area of ?

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Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.

Refer to the above diagram. Evaluate .

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Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.

Refer to the above diagram. Evaluate .

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A right triangle has legs of 15m and 20m. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

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