Chapter 7- Pythagorean Flashcards
Pythagorean theorem
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse squared is equal to the sum of the legs squared
3 converse theorems to pythagorean
- If c squared=a(squared) + b(squared), then it is a right triangle
- If c(squared)> then it is obtuse
- If c(squared)< then it is acute
What are the 4 pythagorean triples?
- 3, 4, 5
- 5, 12, 13
- 8, 15, 17
- 7, 24, 25
Altitude triangle similarity theorem
If the altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle, then the triangles are similar.
Altitude geometric mean theorem
The length of the altitude is the geometric mean of the lengths of the two segments of the hypotenuse
Leg geometric mean theorem
The length of each leg of a right triangle is the geometric mean of the total length of the hypotenuse and the side of the hypotenuse closest to it
Ratios for a 45. 45. 90 triangle? 30, 60, 90?
1: 1:Square root of 2
1: square root of 3, 2
What is the sin ratio? Cos? Tan?
Sin- opposite/hypotenuse
Cos-adjacent/hypotenuse
Tan-opposite/adjacent