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Right Triangles Altogether (Day 2)


Lesson Prep

Lesson Details

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Learning Goal: Develop understanding of when to use the Pythagorean Theorem, Trigonometry, or Special Right Triangle properties to solve problems.

Classwork

Standards

Common Core

  • HSG.SRT.C.8 – Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.

TEKS

  • G.9(A) – determine the lengths of sides and measures of angles in a right triangle by applying the trigonometric ratios sine, cosine, and tangent to solve problems

  • G.9(B) – apply the relationships in special right triangles 30°-60°-90° and 45°-45°-90° and the Pythagorean theorem, including Pythagorean triples, to solve problems

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