Lesson 5: Right Triangle Similarity Flashcards
1
Q
This is a triangle that has a right angle, which is an angle that measures 90°.
A
Right Triangle
2
Q
The longest side of a right triangle.
A
Hypotenuse
3
Q
The side opposite the 90 degree angle is the hypotenuse, the leg opposite the 30 degree angle is half the length of the hypotenuse; the leg opposite to the 60 degree angle is square root of 3 over 2 times the length of the hypotenuse or square root of 3 times the length of the shorter lrg.
A
30-60-90
4
Q
The hypotnuse is square root of 2 times the length of a leg.
A
45-45-90
