Special Right Triangles

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

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

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How do you find the hypotenuse in a 45-45-90 triangle?

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How do you find the length of the longer leg in a 30-60-90 triangle?

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If the leg of a 45-45-90 triangle is 8, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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If the shorter leg of a 30-60-90 triangle is 9, what is the length of the longer leg?

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What is the formula for the area of a right triangle?

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In a 45-45-90 triangle, if the hypotenuse is 16, what is the length of each leg?

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

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The sum of the angles in a right triangle is always 180 degrees, with one angle being 90 degrees.

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