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Special Right Triangles. Pythagorean Theorem Review. Pythagorean Theorem Practice. Special Right Triangle Investigation: 45-45-90 Draw an isosceles right triangle with legs that measure 4 cm .
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Special Right Triangle Investigation: • 45-45-90 • Draw an isosceles right triangle with legs that measure 4 cm. • Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse. Leave answer in simplest radical form. • Repeat the steps above for an isosceles right triangle with legs that measure 7 cm. • Now draw an isosceles right triangle with a hypotenuse that measures 12 cm. • Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the congruent legs. Leave your answer in simplest radical form.
Special Right Triangle Investigation: • 30-60-90 • Draw an equilateral triangle with side lengths of 6 cm. • Draw the perpendicular bisector from the top vertex. • Label the angle measures. • Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the height of the triangle. Leave answer in simplest radical form. • Repeat the steps above for an equilateral triangle with side lengths of 10 cm.
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