Worksheets — Set 3
Geometry · Honors · Geometric modeling and constructions
Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.
Warm-up
1. Design problem: ladder 14 ft against wall. Height if base 10 ft from wall? 2. Sketch a model and label known lengths. 3. Choose a theorem or formula: ___
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Written practice
1. Design problem: ladder 13 ft against wall. Height if base 9 ft from wall? 2. Sketch a model and label known lengths. 3. Choose a theorem or formula: ___ 4. Answer with units and reasonableness check. ___ 5. What assumption did you make? 6. Create a similar modeling question. 7. Design problem: ladder 16 ft against wall. Height if base 12 ft from wall? 8. Design problem: ladder 19 ft against wall. Height if base 15 ft from wall?
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More written practice
1. Design problem: ladder 22 ft against wall. Height if base 18 ft from wall? 2. Design problem: ladder 25 ft against wall. Height if base 21 ft from wall? 3. 5 + 5 = ___ 4. 6 + 6 = ___ 5. 2 + 7 = ___ 6. 3 + 4 = ___
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Patterns and rules
1. Design problem: ladder 30 ft against wall. Height if base 26 ft from wall? 2. Sketch a model and label known lengths. 3. Choose a theorem or formula: ___
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Parent tip: Sketch a diagram with labels