Hypotenuse-Leg Theorem

Find the missing side. (Calculators are allowed)

• 9

• 41

• 6.4

• 3

Find the length of the missing side. (Calculators are allowed)

• 25 cm

• 42 cm

• 52 cm

• 48 cm

Find h

• 35.60

• 35.00

• 35.71

• 61.03

Find the missing side length

• 31.3 yd

• 27.4 yd

• 23.6 yd

• 24.2 yd

For which situation could you prove ∆1 ≅ ∆2 using the HL (Hypotenuse-Leg) Theorem?

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• only

• only

• and

Answer explanation

The hypotenuses are only marked as congruent in the third picture.

WHAT TRIANGLE CONGRUENCE IS ILLUSTRATED?

• HYPOTHENUSE-ANGLE

• HYPOTENUSE-LEG

• LEG-LEG

For which situation could you prove ∆1 ≅ ∆2 using the HL (Hypotenuse-Leg) Theorem?

Answer explanation

The hypotenuses are only marked as congruent in the third picture.

Which statement is true:

• The length of the hypotenuse is 5

• The length of the hypotenuse is 12

• The length of the hypotenuse is 13

• The length of the hypotenuse is 17

The diagram below shows the side view of a ramp used to help load and unload a moving van.

Which measurement is closest to the length of the ramp in feet?

• 8.5 feet

• 10.5 feet

• 9.5 feet

• 13.5 feet

What equation would you use to solve for this triangle?