Ca itsr-(' | COMO Iles Diagnose Readiness | You have two options for checking prerequisite skills. 1 Textbook Option Take the Quick Check below. Refer othe Quick Review fr help. QuiekCheck ‘QuickReview Simplify. : fk 4. Vie 2H ns ae 4B ssn va'vs * Veo Sioliy Find » 7 15 9. BANNERS Anna is making a banner out of 4 congruent a+ Pad Pythagorean Theorem triangles as shown below. How much bive trim wil she need Peace bien seats and b= 15 289= 2 simply. V@G=ViF Take thoposive square root ofeach side WT=x Simply Graph the line segment withthe given endpoints. 10. 6(3, —4) and HES, 4) Graph the line segment with endpoints &(—4, 2) and B(3, ~2) 11. E{-8, and Fi, -9) Pt points A and B. Connect the points. YR, COLLEGES Guin is visting @ college campus. He notes from hismap tha sever important bulkings re located around a grassy area the students call the Quad the Hbrary {s represented on the map by L(6, 8) and the cafeteria is represented by 0, 0) oraph he ine segment that represents the shortest path between the two buldngs. Option Take online sef-check Chepter Reaciness Quiz at connectED.mearaw-ilcom. |W 535Get Started on the Chapter You will learn several new concepts, skils, and vocabulary terms as you study Chapter 8. To get ready, identify important terms and organize your resources. You may wish to reter to Chapter 0 to review prerequisite skills. [FATT] studyOrganizer NewVocabulary ga Right Angles and Trigonometry Make this Foldable to help English Espafiol you organize your Chapter 8 notes about right angles and ‘trigonometry. Begin with three sheets of notebook paper and one sheet of construction paper. Pythagorean tiple. 548 triplet pitégorico trigonometry p.568 trigonométia trigonometric ratio. 568 _raz6n trigonomética sine p.568 eno cosine p.568 coseno tangent p.568 tangente ‘angle of elevation p.580 énguio de elevacion ‘angle of depression —p.580 énguio de depresion Lawof Sines p.688 ley de los sens Lawot Cosines p.589._ ley do los cosenos vector p.600 vector magnitude p60 magnitud resutant p.601 —resutante component form —p.602 componente geometricmean p.537 media geomética 1. Stack the notebook paper on the construction paper. 2. Fold the paper diagonally to ‘orm a tangle and cut ofthe excess, 3 pen the paper and staple ‘he inside oto farm a booklet. roe ReviewVocabulary oj 2 altitude altura a segment drawn from a vertex of tingle erpendcuar to the Ine containing the ater sie Pythagorean Theorem Teorema de Pitagoras i aand bare the ‘measures of the legs of aright rangle and cis the measure of 4. 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The geometric mean between two numbers is the positive square root of their product extreme» __X <-mean egomarc mean—ey ~ btextreme SY state Standards Gontent Standards ‘BF KeyConcept Geometric Mean GSHTA Prove erens out angles Words The geometric mean of two postive numbers @ and bis the number x such GSHTS Use ccnquence that 2 = 4, $0, = aband x = Va, and siniaty eta for ‘tangestosove pcblms | | Example The geometric mean of a= 9 and b = 4 6, because 6 = W94 anda poerlatorsis in ‘metic Hoes Mathematical Practices 7 Lok nd a se smu. 3 Corset vila Find the geometric mean between 8 and 10. argent and rue Imerensoning of oes r=Vab Detinion of geometric mean =V8-10 =8and b= 10 VED-B-B) Footer =vies Associative Property =4v5 ‘Simplity. ‘The geometric mean between § and 10 is AV oF about 89 P cuideaPractice Find the geometric mean between each pair of numbers. th Sand 45 18. 12and 15 Geometric Means in Right Triangles Ina right triangle, an altitude drawn from the vertex of the right angle to the hypotenuse forms two adltiona right triangles, “These three right triangles share a specal relationship. fps] 537 QReviewVocabulary alttude of a triangle) 8 sogment fom a vrtox ‘to ne contining the opposite side and etpectar tote ine containing that side StudyTip eorinting ranges Toreovent the ant angles in Example 2, first match up ‘he rot angles. Then match Upthe shorter sides, Theorem 8.1 Ifthe alttude is crawn to the hypotenuse of right c ‘wangl, then the two tangles formed are similar to the otigina rangle and to eachother. Example If CDis the alitude to hypotenuse AB 7 ae. fright ABC, then A\ACD ~ ABC, coc ‘CBD ~ ABC, and ACD ~ £30. we \ A a De You wil prove Theorem 8.1 in Exorcice 38. (ERED tains oo Write a similarity statement identifying the three similar right triangles in the figure. Separate the triangle into two triangles along the altitude. ‘Then sketch the three triangles, reorienting the smaller ‘ones so that their corresponding angles and sides are in 6 the same positions as the original triangle. So by Theorem 8.1, AFIG ~ AGIH ~ AFGH p> GuideaPractice kp L By s | i , From Theorem 81, you know that altitude CD” drawn to the hypotenuse of right triangle ABC forms three similar triangles: AACB ~ AADC ~ ACDB, By the definition of similar polygons, you can write the following proportions comparing the side Tengths of these triangles. shorterleg _ b_ typos. = hypotenuse feb “Tongerleg” “shorterleg 1h Tongerteg B Notice that the circled relationships involve geometric means. This leads to the theorems at the top of the next page. 538 | Lesson 8-1 | Geometric MeanStudyTip Use a Proportion In Example 3, the value of oul aoe ed by sing one treprpaion = ‘Theorems Right Tangle Geometric Mean Theorems 8.2 Geometric Mean (Altitude) Theorem The attude c ¢rawn tothe hypotenuse of aright triangle separates ‘the hypotenuse into two segment. The length of his attitude isthe geometric mean between the lengths I" of these two segments, a Example it Gis the alitue to hypotenuse ABot right ABC, then “=F or h= VE £83 Geometric Mean (Leg) Theorem The aitude drawn c to the hypotenuse of a right triangle separates the hypotenuse into two segments. The length of leg of y . this triangle is the geometric mean between te length of the hypotenuse and the segment ofthe hypotenuse ots: adjacent to that le. Bere Example iste atte to hypotenuse AB tt 086, ten 2 = Bor b= Vie a6 = ave You wil prove Theorems 8:2 and 8.3 n Exercises 40 and 43, respectively (Emam wan wings ea Find x, y, and = o Since xis the measure of the altitude drawn to the hypotenuse of right AJKL, vis the geometric mean, of the lengths of the two segments that make up the hypotenuse, JM and MK. m0, x= VIM-MK ‘Geometic Mean (lutude) Theorem =Veem0 ‘Substitution 7 =Vi00 or 10 Simply. wat Since y is the measure of leg JL, y is the geometric mean of JM, the measure of the segment adjacent to this lg, andthe measure ofthe hypotenuse JK y= VIM-IK Geometric Moan (Lg) Theorem = ¥5-Q0+5) ‘Substitution VIB or about 11.2 Use. calculator to simply Since is the measure of leg KI, zis the geometric mean of MIK, the measure of the ‘segment adjacent to KL, and the measure of the hypotenuse JK. 2=VMRIK Geometic Mean (Leo) Theorem = 20- @0+5) ‘Substation = V500 or about 22.4 Use. calculator to simply (fpucmonarmeny 539Real-WorldCareer vont Planner vont planers organize ‘evens intdng chosing cain, arranging for ‘ood, and schediing ntrsinment They also coninate services Ike ‘ranepartton and hatoraphy. ‘Most fess requires ‘or ovent plaming aro agua through on-te-ob experience, D> GuidedPractice Find x, y, and =, at You can use geometric mean to measure height indirectly. Pees ADVERTISING Zach wants to order a banner that will hang over the side of his high school baseball stadium ‘grandstand and reach the ground. ‘To find this height, he uses a cardboard square to line up the top and bottom of the grandstand. He measures his distance from the randstand and from the ground to his eye level. Find the height of the grandstand to the nearest foot. ‘The distance from Zach to the grandstand is the altitude to the hypotenuse of aright triangle. The length of this altitude is the geometric ‘mean of the two segments that make up the hypotenuse. The shorter segment hhas the measure of 5.75 feet. Let the unknown measure be x feet. 105 = V575-X Geometric Mean ate) Theorem 110.25 = 5.75x Square each sae Wayex Divide h side by 575 ‘The height of the grandstand is the total length of the hypotenuse, 575 + 19.17, or about 25 feet: > GuidedPractice 4, SPORTS A community center needs to estimate the cost of installing a rock climbing wall by estimating the height of the wall, Sue holds a book up to her ‘eyes so that the top and bottom of the wall are in line with the bottom edge and binding of the cover. If her eye level is 5 feet above the ground and she stands 11 feet from the wall, how high isthe wall? Draw a diagram and explain your reasoning, Q 540 | Lesson 8-1 | Geometric Mean soteus Mops rosesnGrane ula) ‘Step-by-Step Solutions begin on pa Example 1 Find the geometric mean between each pair of numbers. 41, 5and 20 2. 36and4 3. 40 and 15 Example 2 4, Write a similarity statement identifying the three similar triangles. a in the figure Example3 Find x, y,and = ir 5 BR 6 8 x i 2 4 y sxante¢ 1 BSBHAMG cry singe teen Pomerat witha ely He vans teres the Aightor he sanioot hone efron Coney Stands cotati neo vson ote tp and ease SFineasutformarighangless shown nthe Slap out how Bete sane Groene LJ fxample 1 Find the geometric mean between each par of numbers aotanas @ es ona 6 10, 29 and25 1. 3oand 24 12 12and24 18, ands Example 2 Write a similarity statement identifying the three similar triangles in the figure. 4M 18, %, y £ Z " 0 W 16. 0Example 3 Find x, y, and = Example 4 24, GBSIMODELING Evelina is hanging silver stars from the gym ceiling using string for the homecoming dance. She wants the ends of the strings where the stars will be attached to be 7 feet from the floor. Use the diagram to determine how long she should make the strings 25, CSSMODELING Makayla is using a book to sight the top of a waterfall. Her eye level i 5 feet from the ground and she isa horizontal distance of 23 feot from the waterfall. Find the height ofthe waterfall to the nearest tenth of afoot Note Not cranto sale, Find the geometric mean between each pair of numbers. 1 3V2 ang V2 3V5 4g V5 26, Land 60 27, 9B ang 2 28, 3B ang SE Find x,y,and 2, LD wf |. we 31. ALGEBRA The geometric mean of a number and four times the number is 22. What is the number? £5) saz | Lesson 8-1 | Geometric MeanUse similar triangles to find the value of x. 38, CONSTRUCTION A roonin-atic truss is a truss design that provides support while leaving area that can be enclosed as living space. Inthe diagram, ZBCA and ZEGR are right angles, ABEF is isosceles, CD is an altitude of ABC, and Eis an altitude of ABEF. If DB = 5 feet, CD = 6 feet 4 inches, BF = 10 feet 10 inches, and EG = 4 feet inches, whatis AE? {GH ARGUMENTS Write a proof for each theorem. 39, Theorem 8.1 40, Theorem 8.2 41. Theorem 83 42. TRUCKS In photography, the angle formed by the top of the subject, the camera, and. the bottom of the subject is called the viewing angle, as shown at the right. Natalie is taking a picture of Bigfoot #5, which is 15 feet 6 inches tal. She sets her camera on a tripod that is 5 feet above ‘ground level. The vertical viewing angle (of her camera is set for 90°. a Sketch a diagram of this situation, b. How far away from the truck should Natalie stand so that she perfectly frames the entire height of the truck in her shot? FINANCE The average rate of return on an investment over two years is the geometric ‘mean of the two annual returns. If an investment retums 12% one year and 7% the next ‘year, what is the average rate of return on this investment over the two-year period? Jemreerie) 543 |)44, PROOF Derive the Pythagorean, ‘Theorem using the figure at the right and the Geometzie Mean (Log) Theorem. Determine whether each statement is always, sometimes, or never true. Explain your reasoning. @ 1 geometsi mean for consecutive poltive integers i the mean ofthe two numbers 46, The geometic mean fortwo perfect squares isa positive integer 47. The geometric mean for two positive integers is another integer. 48. (BP MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this problem, you will investigate geometric mean, + ma Conant emits that a = 8. 8 ; i i i b. Graphical Graph the ordered pairs from your table in a scatter plot. €. Verbal Make a conjecture as to the type of graph that would be formed if you connected the points from your Scatter plot. Do you think the graph of any set of ordered pairs that results in the same geometric mean would have the same general shape? Explain your reasoning. en a 49, ERROR ANALYSIS Aiden and Tia are finding the value x 4 in the triangle shown. Is either of them correct? Explain your reasoning. 5 i 50. CHALLENGE Refer to the figure at the right. x as Find x, y, and z S51. OPEN ENDED Find two pairs of whole numbers with as * ‘a geometric mean that is also a whole number. What condition must be met in order for a pair of numbers to produce a whole-number geometric mean? 52. GSSIREASONING Refer to the figure at the right. The A orthocenter of AABC is located 6.4 units from. 53 point D. Find BC. oD 6 c 53, WRITING IN MATH Compare and contrast the arithmetic and geometric means of two numbers. When will the two means be equal? Justify your reasoning, 544 | Lesson 8-1 | Geometric MeanBnew keer) 54, What is the geometric mean of 8 and 22 in 56, ALGEBRA What arc the solutions of the quadratic simplest form? equation 20 = 8x? A avi C 16ViT F210 H -1,20 BIS D176 G21 J -2,10 5. SHORT RESPONSE If JIN || PO, usea proportion to | 87, SATIAGT In the figure, AD is perpendicular to BC, find the value of x. Show your work. and AB is perpendicular to AC. What is BC? A 5V2 A B5v3, © 20 y D235 EB 8° sD c ‘58, MAPS Use the map to estimate how long it would take to drive from Chicago to Springfield if you averaged 65 miles per hour. (Gess0n 7-7) Graph the original figure and its dilated image. Then verify that the dilation is a similarity transformation, Lo=900 76) $8, A(-3, 1), BE, 7), C3, —2); D(-1, 1), £6, 3), FU, 0) 60. G(—4, ~4), H(-1, 2), 12, 1); K(-3, 2), LU, 0) 61. MI7, ~4), NE, —4), PC, ~1); Q2, -8), RG, -8), 5, -2) ‘The interior angle measure of a regular polygon is given. Identify the polygon. (0550061) 62. 108 68, 135 Find x and y in each figure. (\e-500 3-2) Identify each solid. Name the bases, faces, edges, and vertices. (12:00 7) “ih ” (i 7 -Qiae Simplify each expression by rationalizing the denominator. 2 n. 16 ne 3, V5 m4, 2b vi Va vir ve EE]Geometry Lab Proofs Without Words In Chop 1, you sed that the Pthagoran Theorem rate the measures atthe BS Conmen Cor state Standards logs and the hypotenuse of right tangle. You can prove the Pythagorean Theorem Contr Stars by ste dagen et nos Seer Prove the Pythagorean Theorem by using paper and algebra. ay a b a b a b b lb ola] oe fp 2 a afe[ a |e a ret (Ona piece of tracing paper, Copy these measures on each Fold the paperinto four sections markone side and fas of the other ses, and label the aten ofeach section shown above at b a a P pas a On another picce of tracing Connect the marks using a Label thg area of each paper, mark each side a and b straightedge Let represent tangle fab and the area of ts shown above thelength ofeach hypotenuse. each square, BEI Piace the squares side by side and color the corresponding fae rogiors that have the sre ares. For example, ab = 1b + Lab, aly ; ‘The parts that are not shaded tell us that a? +62 = 2 at a] al pab Analyze the Results 1, Use a ruler to measure a,b, and ¢, Do these measures confirm that + 2 = c?? 2 Repeat the activity with different a and b values. What do you notice? 3, WRITING IN MATH Explain why the diagram at the right is an illustration of the Pythagorean Theorem. 4, CHALLENGE Draw a geometric diagram to show that for any positive numbers @ and batb>Ve+b. Explain. 546 | Explore 8-2 | Geometry Lab: Proofs Without Words5 The Pythagorean Theorem EDGR ig © wuwaite of Leta ytepwen 6 Teer ae eos le Pythagorean ‘Theorem. ‘snowman. Suppose you know the height at Theorem develop thie eter re are tac the beoaeee eet Tana ty wat Formula. ene ancho be eerin the goad Yu can we the conere of te Pthageean Thea agjust the lengths of the tethers to keep the sour perpen the grand NewVocabulary | “{ The Pythagorean Theorem The Pythagorean ybageean ile Theorem is perhaps one ofthe most famous hypotenuse, theorems in mathematics Itrelates the lengths ofthe tes hypotenuse (side opposite the right angle) and legs (sides adjacent tothe right angle) of aright triangle. iS Common Core <9) State Standards Theorem 8.4 Pythagorean Theorem Content standards SATB Uso tigoemetsc | | Words inaright range, the sum o the squares of a Tae the lengs of the legs equal tothe square ‘anges in oped of the length of the hypotenuse 1 < votes. Ra ee Symbols i ABC's a ght anole wth right angle 6, metha to sohe roblems then 2 + = 2 co 4 (e, designngan actor | | stuf ast psd consrats or miami ct vorkng wih poaepic cater beara ‘The geometric mean can be used to prove the Pythagorean Theorem. ates Mathematical Practices | [Proof Pythagorean Theorem 1 Make sense of atiems and preereinsovag | Given: ABC with right angle at C c ten. | 4 Model with mathematics Prove: + b= o ’ Proof: Draw right triangle ABCso Cis the ight angle, ByD 7 ia “Then draw the atude from Cto AB. Let AB AC= b, BC= a, AD = x, B= y,and Two geometric means now exst £=4 Geometric Mean (Leg) Theorem | and £= 2 Geometic Mean eg) T aay Pex —Crossproducts @ +b =cy+ cx Add the equations. PER Cy4H Ft a+b ace Since c= y + x, substitute of e+e Simply | Ea‘You can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the measure of any side of aright triangle given the lengths of the other two sides. Example 1 so a2 +b2 =e? Pythagorean Theorem = Gand b= 15 ‘StudyTip Positive Square Root When nding th long of a ‘ide using the Ptagorean Thoaram, use only the postive and notte negate square root, since length cannot be regave. ‘Simpity. Tako the postive square root ofeach sd Simpity ‘The hypotenuse is 11, so ¢ = 11. @tptad Pythagorean Theorem 7 . steotsit and b= 9 xé+8l= 121 ‘Spit a40 Subtract 81 from each side, x= VA or 2V10 Take the positive square root ofeach sie ane simpy. GuldedPractice ‘A Pythagorean triple is a set of three nonzero whole ‘numbers a, b,and c, such that «? + £2 = c?. One common Pythagorean triple is 3,4 5 that is, the sides of aright 3 triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. The most common Pythagorean triples are shown below in the first tow. The triples below these are found by multiplying each number + in the triple by the same factor. ‘StudyTip Pnagorean Tiles Paar ie KeyConcept Common Pythagorean Triples atanprgucenge ne fT ag eats Tear ans] ‘ot whole ruber, the ‘measures donot form a 10, 24,26 16, 30,34 14,48, 50 peor 18,36, 39 24, 45, 51 21, 72,75 5x, 12x, 19x 8x, 184,17 Tx, 24x, 25x “Te largest number in each ipl isthe length ofthe hypotenuse Q 548 | Lesson 8.2 | The Pythagorean Theorem and Its ConverseReadingMath 3-4-5 Aight tiangle with it fe lngths 3, 4, and 5 is called 2 3-4-5 right trang Test-TakingTip Bsense wating Sse the hypotenuse ofa fight tang ig always the longest sie, the nth af the Inder in Example 3 mast bo grater than 5 0 12 eet. Sco 7 sd 1 foatare bath Tess han 12 eet, choles A ‘and B an be eines. Example 2 Use a Pythagorean triple to find x. Explain your reasoning. Notice that 15 and 12 are both multiples of 3, because 15 = 3 «5 and 12 = 3 +4. Since 3, 4, 5 isa Pythagorean triple, the missing Teg length xis 3-3 oF 9. 1s CHEGK 122 + 92215? Pythagorean Theorem e 225=225 ¥ —Simplity. D GuidedPractice 2A, “ 2B. 0 ~ » 4 a ‘The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to solve many real-world problems. Sane Damon is locked out of his house. The only open. window is on the second floor, which is 12 feet above the ground. He needs to borrow a ladder from his neighbor. If he must place the ladder 5 feet from the house to avoid some bushes, what length of ladder does Damon need? A 7 feet © 1 feet B I feet D 17 feet Note: Nt dawn osc. Read the Test Item ‘The distance the ladder is from the house, the height the ladder reaches, and the length of the ladder itself make up the lengths of the sides of a right triangle. You need to find the length of the ladder, which is the hypotenuse. ‘Solve the Test Item Use a Pythagorean triple. ‘The lengths of the les are Sand 125,12, 13s a Pythagorean triple, so the length of the ladder is 13 feet, Use the Pythagorean Theorem. Let x represent the length ofthe ladder. 5?+12?= 3? Pytagorean Theorem 16 ‘Simply VIG) =x Take the positive square root ofeach sie. B Simply, So, the answer is choice C.) uidedPractice 3, According to your company’s safety regulations, the distance from the base of a ladder to a wall that it leans against should be a least one fourth of the ladder’s total length. You are given a 20-foot ladder to place against a wall at 1 jobsite. If you follow the company’s safety regulations, what is the maximum distance x up the wall the ladder will reach, to the nearest tenth? F 12feet H 206 feet ote or dro ca G 19.4 feot J 30.6 feet Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem The converse of the Pythagorean Theorem also holds. You can use this theorem to help you determine whether a triangle is a right triangle given the measures ofall three sides. Theorem 8.5 Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem Words ifthe sum of the squares othe lengths of the shortest sides of a triangle is equal to the square 8 ofthe length ofthe longest side, then the triangle 5 is aright tangle ° c+ a Symbols it a? + 6? =, then A ABCs a right tangle ‘You wil prove Theorem 8.5 in Exercise 36 You can also use side lengths to classify a triangle as acute or obtuse. ‘StudyTip Determining the Longest Sie te measure of ny Theorems Pythagorean Inequality Theorems. ofthe sides ofa wiange are ‘8.6 I the square of the length ofthe longest side of a ‘expressed as ratical, you ‘triangle is less than the sum ofthe squares of the inate Mice age lengths of the other two sides, then the triangle is nee ‘an acute triangle. 4 ‘Symbols fc? < a? + 6, then A ABCis acute. 2 Cr ) 8,7 the square of the length ofthe gest side of @ ° ‘rangle is rater than the sum of the squares of the gts ofthe oer wo sides, tren the < triangle is an obtuse tangle * Symbols tc? > <2 + 68 ten A ABCs obtuse ——— ‘You wil prove Theorems 8.6 and 8.7 n Exerelses 96 and 37, respectively. '550 | Lesson 8-2 | the Pythagorean Theorem and Its ConverseDetermine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, right, or obtuse. Justify your answer. a. 7, 14,16 — Determine whether the measures can form a triangle using the Tiangle ReviewVocabulary Inequality Theorem. ‘Tiiangle inequality ‘ang meaty T4+M>Wev M+>7v 7+I6> MY lent of any wo sds of “The side lengths 7,14, and 16 can form a triangle. trarle must be greater tan tte eng of te ted ie. BETH Classify the triangle by comparing the square ofthe longest side tothe ‘sum of the squares of the other two sides. Lat +b compare cand a+ 0% IP 2724142 substitution 256 > 245 ‘Simply ane compare. Since c? > a? + 62, the triangle is obtuse. b. 9,40, 41 Determine whether the measures can form a triangle 944>4y O4I>9Y 9441>40 ‘The side lengths 9, 40, and 41 can form a triangle Classify the triangle. sath? Compare c? and a + P, 4122924 40? Substitution 1681 Since 1681 Simply and compare 1? + 02 the triangle is aright triangle Pp GuideaPractice 4A, 11, 60, 61 4B, 2V3, 4V2, 3V5 AC, 6.2, 13.8, 20 el Gree) Example Find x. Example2 4 Use a Pythagorean triple to find x. Explain your reasoning. 35 51Example 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE The mainsail of a boat is shown, What is the length, in feet, of IN? A525 e725 BOS Dis Example 4 Determine whether each set of numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, obtuse, oF right. Justify your answer. 6. 15,36, 39 7. 16,18, 26 . 15, 20,24 e and Problem Solving Example 1 Find x. Example 2 @S$PERSEVERANCE Use a Pythagorean Triple to find x. @= 6. ” 2 ms 7 Example 319, BASKETBALL The support for a basketball goal forms a right triangle as shown. What is the Tength x of the horizontal portion of the support? 20. DRIVING The street that Khaliah usually uses to get to school is under construction. ‘She has been taking the detour shown. If the construction starts at the point where Khaliah leaves her normal route and ends at the point where she re-enters her normal route, about how longiis the stretch of road under construction? w 552 | Lesson 8-2 | The Pythagorean Theorem and its Converse