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Unit 10 Lesson 2: Special Right Triangles
Vocabulary flashcards for CSCOPE Unit 10 Lesson 2 on special right triangles
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Mathematics
10th Grade
10/15/2010

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Term
45-45-90 triangle
Definition
A right triangle whose acute angles are both 45 degrees.
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30-60-90 triangle
Definition
A right triangle whose acute angles measure 30 and 60 degrees, respectively.
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opposite
Definition
Side or angle not adjacent to the angle or side in reference.
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adjacent
Definition
Side or angle that is next to the side or angle in reference (not including the 90 degree angle).
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hypotenuse
Definition
The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle. It is also the longest side of the right triangle.
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