Pythagorean Theorem and Special Right Triangles PRACTICE FLASHCARD

Front

What type of special triangle has angles of 30°, 60°, and 90°?

Back

30°-60°-90° triangle

Front

What is the simplified form of √4√12?

Back

4√3

Front

What is the formula for finding the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

a² + b² = c²

Front

Which set of numbers can represent the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?

Back

I and IV only

Front

If a right triangle has legs of length 5 and 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

13

Front

What is the ratio of the sides in a 45°-45°-90° triangle?

Back

1:1:√2

Front

In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, if the shorter leg is x, what is the length of the longer leg?

Back

x√3

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?

Back

To find the lengths of sides in a right triangle.

Front

If one leg of a right triangle is 8 and the hypotenuse is 10, what is the length of the other leg?

Back

6

Front

What is the area of a right triangle with legs of length 6 and 8?

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