Right Triangles - Review Set A

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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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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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How do you find the length of a side in a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem?

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What is the relationship between the angles in a right triangle?

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The sum of the angles in any triangle is 180 degrees. In a right triangle, the two non-right angles must sum to 90 degrees.

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What is the definition of the hypotenuse?

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

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How do you calculate the height of an object using a right triangle?

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What is the sine function in relation to a right triangle?

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What is the cosine function in relation to a right triangle?

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What is the tangent function in relation to a right triangle?

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How do you find the distance from the base of a tree to the point where a cable is attached?

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