Hypotenuse, Opposite, or Adjacent

Front

What is the definition of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Front

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

Back

The opposite side is the side that is opposite to the angle in question.

Front

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

Back

The adjacent side is the side that is next to the angle in question, excluding the hypotenuse.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Front

In a right triangle, if angle A is 30 degrees, which side is adjacent to angle A?

Back

The side that forms angle A with the hypotenuse.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

Front

If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 units and one side is 6 units, what is the length of the other side?

Back

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

If angle A is 45 degrees, what can be said about the lengths of the opposite and adjacent sides?

Back

In a 45-degree right triangle, the lengths of the opposite and adjacent sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle?

Back

In a 30-60-90 triangle, the lengths of the sides are in the ratio 1:√3:2.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Front

How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle and is the longest side.

Front

If the length of the opposite side is 5 units and the adjacent side is 12 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

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CCSS.8.G.B.7