Special Right Triangles

Question 1

A 12-foot ladder is leaning against a wall. The distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder is feet. Given this information, what can be determined about the triangle formed by the ground, wall, and ladder? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The triangle is isosceles.; The leg-to-hypotenuse ratio is 1:.; The nonright angles are congruent.; The ladder represents the longest length in the triangle.

Question 2

Which statements regarding triangle ABC are correct? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

AB is the shortest segment in △ABC.; AC = 2AB

Question 3

How tall is the building?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ft

Question 4

A building's rafter forms the hypotenuse of a 30°-60°-90° triangle with the roof's frame. If the rafter measures 9 feet, then the short leg measures feet.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4.5

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