Right Triangles Flashcard

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem ONLY works on right triangles.

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If one side of a right triangle is 5 and the other is 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What is the relationship between the angles in a right triangle?

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In a right triangle, the sum of the other two angles must equal 90 degrees.

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If the angles of a triangle are 90°, 30°, and 60°, what type of triangle is it?

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It is a right triangle because it has a 90° angle.

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What is the length of the hypotenuse if both legs of a right triangle are equal to 1?

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Can a triangle with sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5 be classified as a right triangle?

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What is the formula to find the area of a right triangle?

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What is the sine of a 30° angle in a right triangle?

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