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Howard Geometry 10
Chapter 10 Geometry Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Radical | An expression written with a radical symbol |
| Radicand | The number or expression inside the radial symbol |
| 45-45-90 Triangle | A right triangle with side lengths of 1, 1, and √2 |
| 30-60-90 Triangle | A right triangle with side lengths 1, 2, √3 |
| Vertex | The point where two sides meet |
| Trigonometric Function | The ratios of the lengths of two sides of a right triangle |
| Sine | The opposite leg divided by the hypotenuse |
| Cosine | The adjacent leg divided by the hypotenuse. |
| Tangent | The opposite leg divided by the adjacent leg |
| Pythagorean Theorem | Formula used to find the missing side of a right triangle |
| Solve a Triangle | To find all the lengths of the sides and all the measure of the angles. |
| Hypotenuse | The longest side of a right triangle across the right angle |
| Opposite Leg | The side of a right triangle that makes the right angle and is across from the given angle |
| Adjacent Leg | The side of a right triangle that makes the right angle and is next to the given angle |
| Inverse | To undo a function; It is written with a -1 as an exponent |