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How Do You Find the Length of a Leg of a Right Triangle?

Finding the missing length of a side of a right triangle? If you have the other two side lengths, you can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve! Check out this tutorial and see how to use this really helpful theorem to find that missing side measurement!
How Do You Determine if a Triangle Is a Right Triangle if You Know its Sides?

Think your triangle is a right triangle? Want to be sure? If you have the length of each side, apply the Pythagorean theorem to the triangle. If you get a true statement when you simplify, then you do indeed have a right triangle! If you get a false statement, then you can be sure that your triangle is not a right triangle. Check out this tutorial and learn how use the Pythagorean theorem to see if a triangle is a right triangle!
What is the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem?

The converse of the Pythagorean Theorem is like the the Pythagorean Theorem in reverse. You can use it both forward and backward! Not all theorems work this way, but the Pythagorean Theorem does! This tutorial will show you how to use both the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

The Pythagorean theorem is a very popular theorem that shows a special relationship between the sides of a right triangle. In this tutorial, you'll get introduced to the Pythagorean theorem and see how it's used to solve for a missing length on a right triangle!
What is the Sine Ratio?

The sine ratio is a handy ratio when you're dealing with right triangles! In this tutorial, you'll learn what the sine ratio is and how to use it to find angle measurements in a right triangle.
What is the Tangent Ratio?

There are several different ratios you can make from the sides of a right triangle. One of them is the tangent ratio. Watch this tutorial to add the tangent ratio to your right triangle tool box!
What is the Law of Sines?

Want to find a missing side or angle measurement of a triangle? The Law of Sines can help! Follow along to learn about this handy proportion.
What is the Law of Cosines?
How Do You Find a Geometric Mean?

To find the geometric mean of two numbers, just find the product of those numbers and take the square root! Follow along with this tutorial to learn the process step-by-step.
What is a Geometric Mean?

The geometric mean can help you find a missing term in a geometric sequence. Before you find the geometric mean, you should understand what it is. This tutorial defines geometric mean.
What is a Vector?

When you're following directions, you not only need to know how far you're traveling but in what direction. Vectors are just like that! They have both a length and a direction! Follow along with this tutorial to learn about vectors and their parts. You can even see how to name a vector!
How Do You Find the Sine of an Angle in a Right Triangle?

A trigonometric ratio is a ratio between two sides of a right triangle. The sine ratio is just one of these ratios. In this tutorial, you'll see how to find the sine of a particular angle in a right triangle. Take a look!
How Do You Find the Cosine of an Angle in a Right Triangle?

A trigonometric ratio is a ratio between two sides of a right triangle. The cosine ratio is just one of these ratios. In this tutorial, you'll see how to find the cosine of a particular angle in a right triangle. Take a look!
How Do You Find the Tangent of an Angle in a Right Triangle?

A trigonometric ratio is a ratio between two sides of a right triangle. The tangent ratio is just one of these ratios. In this tutorial, you'll see how to find the tangent of a particular angle in a right triangle. Take a look!
How Do You Find a Missing Side of a Right Triangle Using Sine?

The sine ratio is not only used to identify a ratio between two sides of a right triangle, but it can also be used to find a missing side length. This tutorial shows you how to use the sine ratio to find that missing measurement!
How Do You Find a Missing Side of a Right Triangle Using Cosine?

The cosine ratio is not only used to identify a ratio between two sides of a right triangle, but it can also be used to find a missing side length. This tutorial shows you how to use the cosine ratio to find that missing measurement!
How Do You Find a Missing Side of a Right Triangle Using Tangent?

The tangent ratio is not only used to identify a ratio between two sides of a right triangle, but it can also be used to find a missing side length. This tutorial shows you how to use the tangent ratio to find that missing measurement!
How Do You Find a Missing Hypotenuse in a 45°-45°-90° Triangle?

Looking at a 45-45-90 triangle? Trying to find a missing side length? You could use the Pythagorean theorem, or you could use your knowledge of this special type of triangle to get that missing measurement. In this tutorial, see how to solve for a missing side length by using your knowledge of 45-45-90 triangles to find a scale factor and set up an equation to solve!
How Do You Find Missing Sides in a 30Â°-60Â°-90Â° Triangle?

Looking at a 30-60-90 triangle? Trying to find a missing side length? You could use the Pythagorean theorem, or you could use your knowledge of this special type of triangle to get that missing measurement. In this tutorial, see how to solve for a missing side length by using your knowledge of 30-60-90 triangles to find a scale factor and set up an equation to solve!
How Do You Solve a Problem Using an Angle of Elevation?

This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. You'll see how to use the tangent ratio to find the height of a hill. Take a look!
What is a 45Â°-45Â°-90Â° Triangle?

A 45-45-90 triangle is a special right triangle with some very special characteristics. If you have a 45-45-90 triangle, you can find a missing side length without using the Pythagorean theorem! Check out this tutorial to learn about 45-45-90 triangles!
What is a 30-60-90 Degree Triangle?

A 30-60-90 triangle is a special right triangle with some very special characteristics. If you have a 30-60-90 degree triangle, you can find a missing side length without using the Pythagorean theorem! Check out this tutorial to learn about 30-60-90 triangles!