(8.1) Special Right Triangles

In a 30-60-90 Right Triangle, the HYPOTENUSE is ​ (a)   the short leg.

• twice
• half

In a 30-60-90 Right Triangle, the SHORT LEG is ​ (a)   ​ the hypotenuse.

• half
• twice

In a 30-60-90 Right Triangle, the LONG LEG is ​ ​ (a)   ​.

• half
• twice

You are making a guitar pick that resembles an equilateral triangle with side lengths of 32 millimeters. What is the approximate height of the pick? (hint: use 30-60-90 theorems)

• 32√3
• 16√3
• 32
• 16√2

Find the length of m.

• 4
• 6
• 12
• 2√3

What is the value of y?

• 3√2
• 4√3
• 6
• 1

What type of special triangle is this?

• 45°-45°-90°
• 30°-60°-90°
• Equiangular
• Equilateral

Find x.

• 90°
• 45°
• 30°
• 60°

What is the measure of side b?

• 5

• 10√2

• 5√2

• $\frac{10}{\sqrt{2}}$

Find a.

• 9