1. 5.1 Special Right Triangles
Pg. 151

2. Theorems Theorem 5.1 Theorem 5.2 45° - 45° - 90° Theorem
In a 45° - 45° - 90° triangle, the hypotenuse is times as long as each leg
Theorem 5.2
30° - 60° - 90° Theorem
In a 30° - 60° - 90° triangle, the hypotenuse is twice as long as the shorter leg, and the longer leg is times as long as the shorter leg.

3. Tools to Use With Right Triangles
Pythagoreans Theorem
MUST BE A RIGHT TRIANGLE
The longest side is the hypotenuse
Opposite the right angle

4. Tools to Use With Right Triangles
Triangle Ratios
45° 1 1 2
60°
30°

5. When trying to find the missing side to a right triangle,
what information do I need to be able to use the Pythagorean Theorem?
_________ SIDES

7. 2 Special Right Triangles
_____ - _____ - _____ Right Triangle How can you tell?
a) Both ______ are the same.
b) Both ______ are the same.

10. Homework
Book Pg. 153, 1-22 all