Right Triangles

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can apply the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric ratios to solve for missing side lengths and angle measures in right triangles.

Lesson Flow

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8 min

Example: Trig to solve the sides and angles of a right triangle | Trigonometry | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

In right triangle ABC, where ∠C is the right angle, AC = 7 and ∠A = 52°. Find the length of BC to the nearest tenth. In right triangle PQR, where ∠Q is the right angle, PQ = 9 and PR = 16. Find the measure of ∠P to the nearest degree.

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