Solving Right Triangles
Grade 945 min
Learning Objective
I can solve right triangles by applying the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric ratios to find all missing side lengths and angle measures.
Lesson Flow
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“In right triangle ABC, where angle C is the right angle, angle A measures 28° and side BC has a length of 12. Find the length of side AB and side AC. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. In right triangle DEF, where angle F is the right angle, side DE (the hypotenuse) has a length of 20 and side DF has a length of 15. Find the measure of angle D and angle E. Round your answers to the nearest degree.”
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