Pythagorean Theorem and Basic Triangles

What type of triangles do you use the trig ratios with?

• any type

• right triangle

• obtuse triangle

• acute triangle

• 40

• 50

• 30

• 60

• 45

Find \tan\left(\angle Z\right)

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Answer explanation

c

b

a

Opposite

Hypotenuse

Adjacent

Label the sides for the right triangle

a

b

c

hypotenuse

adjasent

opposite

Match the following sides with their description

• across from the right angle

• adjacent side

• next to the angle we use in the equation

• opposite side

• across from the angle we use in the equation

• hypotenuse