8.4 Identifying sides of right triangles

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.

Front

What is the definition of the adjacent side in a right triangle?

Back

The adjacent side is the side next to the angle of interest in a right triangle.

Front

What is the definition of the opposite side in a right triangle?

Back

The opposite side is the side opposite the angle of interest in a right triangle.

Front

From ∠A, what side is AB?

Back

Adjacent

Front

From ∠C, what side is AB?

Back

Opposite

Front

From ∠D, what side is DO?

Back

Adjacent

Front

From ∠C, what side is BC?

Back

Adjacent

Front

From ∠A, what side is BC?

Back

Opposite

Front

In a right triangle, how do you identify the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle.

Front

If angle A is 30 degrees, what is the relationship of the sides?

Back

The side opposite angle A is shorter than the hypotenuse.