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The document contains 3 word problems involving Pythagoras' theorem. Problem 1 asks to calculate the length of roof beams for a shed. Problem 2 asks how far south a treasure hunter needs to go based on initial distance and movement. Problem 3 asks how far an anchor line can be placed from a tower.

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Pythagoras-Theorem WS-3

The document contains 3 word problems involving Pythagoras' theorem. Problem 1 asks to calculate the length of roof beams for a shed. Problem 2 asks how far south a treasure hunter needs to go based on initial distance and movement. Problem 3 asks how far an anchor line can be placed from a tower.

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  • Pythagoras' Theorem Word Problems 2
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Name Date

PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM WORD PROBLEMS 2


1) A shed with a pent roof need to have some new roof beams fitted. The width
of the shed is 5m and the height of the pent roof is 1.3m. Work out the
length of the roof beams needed to 1dp.

1.3m
5m

shed

2) Captain is on a geo-cache hunt. His gps tells him that he is 40m away from
the treasure. He walks 24m due west. The gps compass now tells him that
the treasure is due south from where he is standing. How far south does he
need to go to find it?
24m

40m

3) An anchor line for a tower needs to be replaced. The tower is 96ft tall. The
anchor line is 105ft long. How far from the tower can it be placed, to the
nearest foot?

96ft
Name Date

PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM WORD PROBLEMS 2 ANSWERS


1) A shed with a pent roof need to have some new roof beams fitted. The width
of the shed is 5m and the height of the pent roof is 1.3m. Work out the
length of the roof beams needed to 1dp.

1.3m
5m

Answer: √(52 + 1.32) = 5.2m


shed

2) Captain is on a geo-cache hunt. His gps tells him that he is 40m away from
the treasure. He walks 24m due west. The gps compass now tells him that
the treasure is due south from where he is standing. How far south does he
need to go to find it? 24m

40m

Answer: √(402 – 242) = 32m

3) An anchor line for a tower needs to be replaced. The tower is 96ft tall. The
anchor line is 105ft long. How far from the tower can it be placed, to 1dp?

Answer: √(1052 – 962) = 42.5ft

96ft

Name Date PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM WORD PROBLEMS 2 1) A shed with a pent roof need to have some new roof beams fitted. Th
Name Date PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM WORD PROBLEMS 2 ANSWERS 1) A shed with a pent roof need to have some new roof beams fi

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