Special Right Triangles Answers

The height of trapezoid VWXZ is units. The upper base,VW, measures 10 units. Use the 30°-60°-90° triangle theorem to find the length of YX.

The hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle measures 128 cm.

Consider triangle GHJ.

Line segment YV of rectangle YVWX measures 24 units.

Consider the incomplete paragraph proof.Given: Isosceles right triangle XYZ (45°–45°–90° triangle)Prove: In a 45°–45°–90° triangle, the hypotenuse is times the length of each leg.

The length of segment XY is 9 cm. Which statements regarding triangle XYZ are correct? Select two options.

The hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle measures 18 cm.

A person is standing exactly 36 ft from a telephone pole. There is a 30° angle of elevation from the ground to the top of the pole.

A wall in Maria’s bedroom is in the shape of a trapezoid. The wall can be divided into a rectangle and a triangle.

Consider triangle DEF. The legs have a length of 36 units each.