Question

What makes a triangle a “special” right triangle? How can special right triangles help me find side lengths?

Answer 1

i need an example too

Answer 2

I can think of two special right triangles.

One is the 45-45-90 (isosceles) right triangle.

Attached is a description.

Answer 3

is the other one 3-60-90?

Answer 4

oops,30-60-90?

Answer 5

The other special right triangle is the 30-60-90 triangle.

See attached description.

Answer 6

>is the other one 30-60-90? Yes.

Answer 7

oh!thank u sooooooooooo much.I found the attachments really useful:)

Answer 8

You're welcome. You'll find these two "special triangles" helpful.