Lesson 1 - Labeling Sides of Right Triangles

Front

What type of triangles do you use the trig ratios with?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

What is the length of the hypotenuse side if it is given as 8, 15, or 17?

Back

17.

Front

Which side is marked with the variable x in a right triangle?

Back

Adjacent.

Front

What is the length of the opposite side if it is given as 8, 15, or 17?

Back

8.

Front

What does Θ represent in a right triangle?

Back

An unknown angle measure.

Front

Define the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

Back

The longest side opposite the right angle.

Front

What are the two other sides of a right triangle called?

Back

Adjacent and opposite.

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

Front

How do you identify the adjacent side in a right triangle?

Back

It is the side next to the angle of interest, excluding the hypotenuse.

Front

How do you identify the opposite side in a right triangle?

Back

It is the side opposite the angle of interest.