2. Basic Skills Quiz #16
1.) Add and write your answer in simplest form.
1 3
4
2
÷2 4
2.) Complete the following decimal operation.
2.3 + 12.59
3.) What is the Least Common Multiple of 9 and 12?
4.) Estimate the following answer.
1608 ÷ 21
5.) Round the following to the nearest tenth.
975.516
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5. Anticipatory Set
The Scarecrow said:
The sum of the square roots of any two
sides of an isosceles triangle is equal to
the square root of the remaining side.
How would you change this
statement to make it true?
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6. Describe a real world situation where you might
need to use the Pythagorean Theorem.
Think-Pair-Square-Present Activity:
1.) Complete problem individually. Round your final answer
to the nearest tenth and include units with your final
answer.
2.) Discuss with your partner until agreement.
3.) Discuss with your group until agreement.
4.) A partnership will be called at random to present the
problem on the board.
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7. A.) Jose Reyes stands at first base. As Luis Visciano
delivers the pitch, Reyes takes off for second. In one
motion Jorge Posada rockets the ball to second in hopes
of catching Reyes.
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8. A.) Jose Reyes stands at first base. As Luis Visciano
delivers the pitch, Reyes takes off for second. In one
motion Jorge Posada rockets the ball to second in hopes
of catching Reyes.
How far did Jorge have
to throw the ball?
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9. B.)Surveying Land: You are surveying a triangular-
pieced piece of land. You have measured and recorded
two lengths on a plot plan. What is the length of the
property along the street?
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12. C.) Depth of a Submarine: The sonar of a Navy cruiser
detects a submarine that is 2500 feet away. The point on
the water directly above the submarine is 1500 feet away
from the front cruiser. What is the depth of the
submarine?
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14. BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Baseball Extension
1.) The pitcher stands about halfway
between home plate and second base.
How far is the pitcher from home
plate?
2.) What is the distance between 1st
base and 3rd base? Describe how you
found your answer.
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16. AIM: Pythagorean Theorem in
the Real World
A.) Jose Reyes stands at first base. As Luis Visciano
delivers the pitch, Reyes takes off for second. In one
motion Jorge Posada rockets the ball to second in hopes
of catching Reyes.
How far did Jorge have
to throw the ball?
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