Learn how to use a special right triangle to determine missing length when given hypotenuse

Learn how to use a special right triangle to determine missing length when given hypotenuse

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to use special right triangle relationships to solve for missing variables in a triangle. It begins by identifying a 30-60-90 triangle through angle relationships and then describes the special relationships between the sides of such a triangle. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the side lengths using these relationships, providing a step-by-step guide to solving for missing sides.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the angles in a linear pair when one angle is 150 degrees?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the properties of a 30-60-90 triangle.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you calculate the hypotenuse from the short leg in a 30-60-90 triangle?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the formula to find the long leg from the short leg in a 30-60-90 triangle?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how angle relationships can help in solving for missing sides in triangles.

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