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Identifying Opposite, Adjacent, and Hypotenuse

Identifying Opposite, Adjacent, and Hypotenuse

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Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

CCSS
8.G.B.8, HSG.SRT.C.6, 8.G.B.7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a right triangle, what are the two sides that form the right angle called?

Back

The two sides that form the right angle are called the legs.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the side opposite to an angle in a triangle?

Back

The side opposite to an angle is the side that does not touch the angle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In triangle ABC, if ∠A is 90 degrees, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is the side opposite ∠A, which is side BC.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If side AC is adjacent to ∠A in triangle ABC, what is the opposite side?

Back

The opposite side is side BC.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between the hypotenuse and the legs in a right triangle?

Back

The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs (Pythagorean theorem).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In triangle PQR, if PQ = 5, QR = 12, what is the length of PR (hypotenuse)?

Back

Using the Pythagorean theorem: PR = √(PQ² + QR²) = √(5² + 12²) = √(25 + 144) = √169 = 13.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

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