Lesson 1 - Labeling Sides of Right Triangles

Front

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

Back

Right triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Front

What is the length of the hypotenuse side if it is given as 8, 15, or 17?

Back

17.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

Which side is marked with the variable x in a right triangle?

Back

Adjacent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Front

What is the length of the opposite side if it is given as 8, 15, or 17?

Back

8.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What does Θ represent in a right triangle?

Back

An unknown angle measure.

Front

Define the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

Back

The longest side opposite the right angle.

Front

What are the two other sides of a right triangle called?

Back

Adjacent and opposite.

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

How do you identify the adjacent side in a right triangle?

Back

It is the side next to the angle of interest, excluding the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Front

How do you identify the opposite side in a right triangle?

Back

It is the side opposite the angle of interest.