Unit 8 Review: Right Triangles

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

Back

A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

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How do you find the tangent of an angle in a right triangle?

Back

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What is the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

Back

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What is the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

Back

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How do you calculate the height of an object using the angle of elevation?

Back

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a triangle?

Back

In any triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side (Triangle Inequality Theorem).

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If two sides of a triangle are known, how can you find the range of possible lengths for the third side?

Back

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What is the formula for finding the area of a right triangle?

Back

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What is the definition of an angle of elevation?

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The angle of elevation is the angle formed by the horizontal line and the line of sight to an object above the horizontal line.