Unit 8 Flashcards

1
Q

In a right triangle with an altitude coming from the right angle, what is the geometric mean formula using h (the altitude)?

A

x / h = h / y

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In a right triangle with an altitude coming from the right angle, what is the geometric mean formula using the legs (a or b)?

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x /a = a / c or y /b = b / c

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3
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The Pythagorean Theorem only works with what type of triangle?

A

A right triangle

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4
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Give the Pythagorean Theorem

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a² + b² = c²

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5
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What must c be in the Pythagorean Theorem?

A

The hypotenuse

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6
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Give the Pythagorean Theorem in 3D

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d² = l² + w² + h²

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7
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What is the requirement about ‘c’ when using the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the type of triangle with given side lengths?

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c must be the longest side

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8
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When using the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, what kind of triangle do you have if c² < a² + b² ?

A

Acute

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9
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When using the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, what kind of triangle do you have if c² = a² + b² ?

A

Right

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10
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When using the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, what kind of triangle do you have if c² > a² + b² ?

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Obtuse

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When using the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, what kind of triangle do you have if a + b < c?

A

Not a triangle

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12
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Give the “names” of the 2 special right triangles.

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45°-45°-90° and 30°-60°-90°

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13
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What is another name (the proper name) for a 45°-45°-90° triangle?

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Isosceles right triangle

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14
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In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, how do you go from leg to hypotenuse?

A

Multiply by √2

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Which is the most important side to find in a 30°-60°-90° triangle?

A

The short leg

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16
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In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, how do you go from hypotenuse to leg?

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Divide by √2

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17
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In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, which leg is the “long leg”?

A

The one opposite the 60º angle.

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18
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In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, how do you go from short leg to hypotenuse?

A

Multiply by 2

19
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In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, how do you go from short leg to long leg?

A

Multiply by √3

20
Q

In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, how do you go from hypotenuse to short leg?

A

Divide by 2

21
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In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, how do you go from long leg to short leg?

A

Divide by √3

22
Q

In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, how do you go from long leg to hypotenuse?

A

You don’t

23
Q

In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, how do you go from hypotenuse to long leg?

A

You don’t

24
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 7,___,25

A

7, (24), 25

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Complete the pythagorean triple: ___, 8, 10
(6), 8, 10
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 8,___,17
8, (15), 17
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 3,___,5
3, (4), 5
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 5, 12,___
5, 12, (13)
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 30,___,50
30, (40), 50
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 10, ____,26
10, (24), 26
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 9, 12, ___
9, 12, (15)
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Complete the pythagorean triple: 16, 30, ___
16, 30, (34)
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Which do you use when finding angles with right triangle trigonometry-- sin, cos, & tan or inverse sin, inverse cos, inverse tan?
inverse sin, inverse cos, inverse tan
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Which do you use when finding sides with right triangle trigonometry-- sin, cos, & tan or inverse sin inverse cos & inverse tan?
sin, cos, & tan
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What is the formula for sin?
sin A = Opposite / hypotenuse
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What is the formula for cos?
cos A = Adjacent / hypotenuse
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What is the formula for tan?
tan A = Opposite / adjacent
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What is the formula for tan? tan A = Opposite / adjacent What's the acronym used to help remember those 3 trigonometry formulas?
SOHCAHTOA
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When you draw the angle of elevation triangle, what is the most important characteristic?
The horizontal side is on the bottom.
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When you draw the angle of depression triangle, what is the most important characteristic?
The horizontal side is on the top.
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What is the calculator test to make sure your calculator is able to do right triangle trigonometry properly?
sin(30º) = 0.5
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If you get a negative answer when you do sin(30°) on the calculator, what does that imply the error is?
You are in radian mode (the wrong mode)
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When is it permissible (in Honors Geometry) to give non-exact values as answers?
When using trigonometry in the problem.
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What is the difference between an exact value and a non-exact value?
A non exact value is rounded.