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The Pythagorean Theorem Worksheet

Grade 8 Math · printable worksheet (PDF) with answer key · 15 problems · CCSS 8.G.B.6, 8.G.B.7

A printable grade 8 the pythagorean theorem practice worksheet with 15 problems and a complete, step-by-step answer key — formatted to print cleanly on standard paper. Download the problem set and answer key below for free.

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Use $a^{2} + b^{2} = c^{2}$ , where $c$ is the hypotenuse. Show your work. Give whole-number answers when possible; otherwise write the answer in simplest radical form.

1. Find the length of the hypotenuse $c$ .
2. Find the length of the hypotenuse $c$ .
3. Find the length of the hypotenuse $c$ .
4. The hypotenuse is $13$ and one leg is $5$ . Find the length of the other leg $b$ .

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