Given the hypotenuse of a special right triangle determine the missing values

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the sides of a triangle using specific ratios. It covers the process of finding the hypotenuse, short leg, and long leg by multiplying or dividing by constants like 2 and the square root of 3. The tutorial also demonstrates how to reverse these calculations and offers alternative methods for solving triangle problems. The focus is on understanding the relationships between the sides of a triangle and applying these concepts to solve geometry problems effectively.

What operation is used to find the hypotenuse when given the short leg of a right triangle?

• Multiply by sqrt 3

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by sqrt 3

• Divide by 2

If you have the hypotenuse, what should you do to find the short leg?

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by sqrt 3

• Divide by sqrt 3

To find the long leg from the short leg, which operation is necessary?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by sqrt 3

• Multiply by sqrt 3

In the example calculation, what is the result of multiplying 4 sqrt 3 by sqrt 3?

• 12

• 8

• 16

• 4

What is the final answer when calculating the long leg from the hypotenuse in the example?

• 8

• 6

• 4 sqrt 3

• 12