Finding a Missing Leg - Worksheet 2 - 8th Grade
EasyUse a² + b² = c² for right triangles, coordinate distances and contextual problems.
easy: Use small whole-number measurements.
15 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: pythagorean theorem, right triangles, algebra
About This Worksheet
This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 8th Grade students practicing finding a missing leg. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.
Read labeled dimensions and coordinates. Recall multiplication facts and length units.
- Use a² + b² = c² for right triangles, coordinate distances and contextual problems.
- Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Subtract the known leg squared from the hypotenuse squared.
- Take the positive square root.
Answer Key
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