Special Right Triangles Practice

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What is a special right triangle?

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A special right triangle is a right triangle with specific angle measures that allow for easy calculation of side lengths. The two main types are the 45°-45°-90° triangle and the 30°-60°-90° triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What are the side ratios of a 45°-45°-90° triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What are the side ratios of a 30°-60°-90° triangle?

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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If one leg of a 45°-45°-90° triangle is 9√2, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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The hypotenuse is 18.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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If the short side of a 30°-60°-90° triangle is 8, what is the length of the medium side?

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The medium side is 8√3.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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If the medium side of a 30°-60°-90° triangle is 5√6, what is the length of the short side?

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The short side is 5√2.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the formula to find the hypotenuse in a 45°-45°-90° triangle?

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the formula to find the medium side in a 30°-60°-90° triangle?

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the formula to find the short side in a 30°-60°-90° triangle?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, if the hypotenuse is 14, what is the length of the short side?

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The short side is 7.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8