Right Triangle Trigonometry (Sec 8-1, 8-2) Answers

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The hypotenuse of an isosceles triangles measures 10 inches long. What is the length of one leg of the triangle?

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StartFraction 10 Over StartRoot 3 EndRoot EndFraction
Option A
B
StartFraction 10 Over StartRoot 2 EndRoot EndFraction
Option B
C
10 StartRoot 2 EndRoot
Option C
D
10 StartRoot 3 EndRoot
Option D
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The sides of which diagram are correctly labeled with respect to angle A?

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A right triangle is shown. Angle A is opposite to the side labeled adjacent.
Option A
B
A right triangle is shown. Angle A is opposite to the side labeled opposite. The hypotenuse is opposite to the right angle.
Option B
C
A right triangle is shown. Angle A is opposite to the side labeled opposite. The side labeled adjacent is opposite to the right angle.
Option C
D
A right triangle is shown. Angle A is opposite to the side labeled hypotenuse. The side labeled adjacent is opposite to the right angle.
Option D
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Which equation can be used to find B in the triangle below?

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tangent B = Eight-tenths
Option A
B
Tangent B = eight-sixths
Option B
C
cosine B = Ten-sixths
Option C
D
Cosine B = ten-eighths
Option D

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