Special right triangle lesson
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The document provides an overview of the Pythagorean theorem, including its formula and an example application. It then discusses two types of special right triangles - 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 triangles - noting their characteristic angle measurements and side ratios. The document concludes with instructions for an exit ticket to draw the two special right triangles with labeled angles and side measurements.
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Special right triangle lesson
- 1. Starting Question • What is the Pythagorean Theorem? o Theorem in words o Picture o Formula o Example
- 2. Review of Pythagorean Theorem
- 3. Special Right Triangles 45-45-90 • Characteristics o Angle measurements are 45, 45, and 90 o Two sides have same length o It is an isosceles triangle
- 5. Special Right Triangles 30-60-90 • Characteristics o Angle measurements are 30, 60, and 90 o It is a scalene triangle
- 7. Shortcuts
- 8. Exit Ticket • Draw both special right triangles with the appropriate ratios for side measurements, and with all angle measurements