1. Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
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Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
Solve the following problems using PEMDAS
- Remember to number the operations!
1) x 3 = 2). (4+ 32) x 2
3). 72 ÷ 32 – 5 4). 3 x x 2 – 10 =

2. What are we doing Today
OBJECTIVE: WE WILL be able to solve word problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: As with all geometry problems the key is to draw a diagram! AP

3. DRAW CUBES
DRAW: Draw a Diagram EVERY TIME! Then: C = Circle the numbers U = Underline the units B = Box other important information E = Evaluate S = Solve AP

4. DRAW CUBES
Word problems using the Pythagorean Formula almost always involve direction, so remember the compass points: AP

5. Watch me solve this problem
Two boats leave the same marina. One heads north, and the other heads east. After some time, the northbound boat has traveled 16 miles. If the two boats are 20 miles apart, how far has the eastbound boat traveled? AP

6. Let’s Do This Together
After school, Pam skateboards directly from school to an
ice cream parlor and then from the ice cream parlor to
a game store. The ice cream parlor is 5 kilometers south of the
school and the game store is 12 kilometers east of the
ice cream parlor. What is the straight-line distance between
the school and the game store? AP

7. One more together:
On a baseball diamond the bases are 90 feet apart. So, it is 90 feet from home to first base, and 90 feet from first to second base. How far is it from home plate to second base? AP