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Lesson Presentation Special Right Triangles
Lesson Presentation Special Right Triangles
Lesson Presentation Special Right Triangles
equilateral triangles.
A. Find x.
The given angles of this triangle are 45° and 90°. This
makes the third angle 45°, since 180 – 45 – 90 = 45.
Thus, the triangle is a 45°-45°-90° triangle.
Find the Hypotenuse Length in a 45°-45°-90° Triangle
B. Find x.
Answer: x = 12
A. Find x.
A. 3.5
B. 7
C.
D.
B. Find x.
A.
B.
C. 16
D. 32
Find the Leg Lengths in a 45°-45°-90° Triangle
Find a.
Multiply.
Divide.
Find b.
A.
B. 3
C.
D.
Find Lengths in a 30°-60°-90° Triangle
Find x and y.
Simplify.
Find Lengths in a 30°-60°-90° Triangle
Simplify.
Answer: x = 4,
Find BC.
A. 4 in.
B. 8 in.
C.
D. 12 in.
Use Properties of Special Right Triangles
45°-45°-90° Triangle
Theorem
Substitution
Use Properties of Special Right Triangles
?
2.25 + 2.25 = 4.5
4.5 = 4.5
BOOKENDS Shaina designed 2 identical bookends
according to the diagram below. Use special
triangles to find the height of the bookends.
A.
B. 10
C. 5
D.