Right Triangles (Side and Pyth Thm)

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What is a right triangle?
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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
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The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). It can be expressed as: a² + b² = c².
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the longest side of a right triangle called?
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The longest side of a right triangle is called the hypotenuse.
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What is the Altitude Rule in right triangles?
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The Altitude Rule states that the altitude drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle creates two smaller right triangles that are similar to the original triangle and to each other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Leg Rule in right triangles?
Back
The Leg Rule states that the length of a leg of a right triangle can be found using the lengths of the hypotenuse and the other leg.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the perimeter of a right triangle?
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The perimeter of a right triangle is found by adding the lengths of all three sides: P = a + b + c.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If one leg of a right triangle is 3 cm and the other leg is 4 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
Back
Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5 cm.
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