Notes:

Special Right Triangles

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45-45-90
Given a Leg

1.The other leg is equal to the given leg. (a=a)
2.To find the hypotenuse, mutliply the length of leg by 2

45-45-90
Given the hypotenuse

1.Divide the hypotenuse by 2. This is the length of both legs.

30-60-90
Given the short leg

1.To find the hypotenuse, double the length of the short leg (multiply it by 2)
2.To find the long leg, multiply the short leg by 3

30-60-90
Given the hypotenuse

1.To find the short leg, divide the hypotenuse by 2

2.To find the long leg, use the short leg you found in step 1 and multiply it by 3

30-60-90
Given the long leg

1.To find the short leg, divide the long leg by 3.
2.To find the hypotenuse, multiply the short leg by 2.