Properties of Right Triangles

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b): a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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

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What are the legs of a right triangle?

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The legs of a right triangle are the two sides that form the right angle.

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How do you find the length of a missing side in a right triangle?

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Use the Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 3-4-5 triangle?

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In a 3-4-5 triangle, the lengths of the sides are in a ratio that satisfies the Pythagorean Theorem: 3² + 4² = 5².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

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The Pythagorean Theorem applies only to right triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the formula to find the area of a right triangle?

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The area of a right triangle is given by the formula: Area = (1/2) * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is an acute triangle?

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An acute triangle is a triangle where all three angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2