How to determine the hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent legs of a triangle

How to determine the hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent legs of a triangle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial covers the basics of right triangles, focusing on the legs and hypotenuse. It introduces the concept of angles within right triangles, using the Greek symbol Theta. The tutorial explains how to identify and label the adjacent and opposite sides in relation to the angle, emphasizing the importance of correctly labeling triangles for trigonometric calculations.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the names of the sides of a right triangle?

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How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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What is the definition of the adjacent side in relation to an angle in a right triangle?

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Explain how the position of the angle affects the adjacent side in a right triangle.

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What is the opposite side in a right triangle, and how is it determined?

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