Find a missing side of a right triangle

Answer Key - Grade 8 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   Ari cuts a right triangle from card paper for an art project. How long is the hypotenuse, in inches?

   40
2. 2.

   Bo's drawing robot draws a right triangle and then beeps very proudly. How long is the hypotenuse, in cm?

   10
3. 3.

   Esme's class marks out a right-triangle flower bed with string. How long is the hypotenuse, in feet?

   35
4. 4.

   Jun sews a right-triangle quilt patch. How long is the hypotenuse of the patch, in inches?

   13
5. 5.

   Kira draws a right triangle on poster paper but forgets to label one leg. How long is that leg, in feet?

   8
6. 6.

   Luz cuts a right triangle out of felt. The scissors are extra sharp today. How long is the unlabeled leg, in inches?

   12
7. 7.

   Noah draws a long, thin right triangle with a crayon. How long is the unlabeled leg, in cm?

   7
8. 8.

   Pia lays a right triangle of foam tiles on the gym floor. How long is the unlabeled leg, in inches?

   12
9. 9.

   Ren must find the hypotenuse of a right triangle drawn on paper. Which first step is right?

   • Subtract the squares: 36² − 15²
   • Add the sides: 15 + 36
   • Add the squares: 15² + 36²
10. 10.

    Ari's robot shows a right triangle and blinks at the missing leg. Which first step finds that leg?

    • Subtract the sides: 26 − 10
    • Subtract the squares: 26² − 10²
    • Add the squares: 10² + 26²