Labeling Sides of Right Triangles

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

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

Front

In relation to angle θ, what is the opposite side?

Back

The opposite side is the side that is directly across from angle θ.

Front

What is the adjacent side in a right triangle?

Back

The adjacent side is the side that forms one of the angles with the hypotenuse, but is not the hypotenuse itself.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Front

From angle D, which side is DG?

Back

Hypotenuse.

Front

From angle D, which side is DO?

Back

Adjacent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

From angle A, which side is AB?

Back

Adjacent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

Front

From angle G, which side is OG?

Back

Adjacent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Front

How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle and is the longest side.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

Back

The sides are categorized as hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent based on their position relative to the angles.

Front

If angle θ is 30 degrees, what is the opposite side in a right triangle?

Back

The opposite side is the side directly across from angle θ.