ANSWER: 

 
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Find x.

1. 
3. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
the length of a leg   . (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
the length of a leg   .
 
Therefore, since the side length (l) is 5, then  
Therefore, since , then . 
 
ANSWER:   Simplify: 
 

2.  ANSWER:  
SOLUTION:   22
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
Find x and y.
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
the length of a leg   .
 
Therefore, since the hypotenuse (h) is 14,
4. 
then 
  SOLUTION:  
Solve for x. In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
  hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times th
length of the shorter leg (  ).
 
The length of the hypotenuse is  the shorter le
is y, and the longer leg is x. 
 
ANSWER:   Therefore,
 
 
Solve for y: 
 

                 
 
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3.   
SOLUTION:    
                    

ANSWER:  
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Find x and y.

4. 
5. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  SOLUTION:  
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s .In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
(2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times th hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
length of the shorter leg (  ). (2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times th
  length of the shorter leg (  ).
The length of the hypotenuse is  the shorter le  
is y, and the longer leg is x.  The length of the hypotenuse is x, the shorter leg is 7,
  and the longer leg is y.
 
Therefore,
Therefore,  
 
 
 
Solve for y:  ANSWER:  
 
;
                 
 
Substitute and solve for x:
  6. 
 
SOLUTION:  
                 
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
ANSWER:  
(2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times th
;
length of the shorter leg (  ).
 
The length of the hypotenuse is y, the shorter leg is x,
and the longer leg is 12. 
 
Therefore,  
 
5.  Solve for x.
SOLUTION:  
.In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times th
length of the shorter leg (  ).
  Substitute and solve for y: 
The length of the hypotenuse is x, the shorter leg is 7,  
and the longer leg is y.
   
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ANSWER:  
 
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If the plaque will fit, then the height of the plaque
ANSWER:   must be less than the altitude of the equilateral
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; triangle. Draw the altitude of the equilateral triangle.
Since the triangle is equilateral, the altitude will divide
the triangle into two smaller congruent 30-60-90
triangles. Let x represent the length of the altitude
and use the 30-60-90 Triangle Theorem to determine
6.  the value of x.

SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times th
length of the shorter leg (  ).
 
The length of the hypotenuse is y, the shorter leg is x, The hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter leg
and the longer leg is 12.  s.
   
Therefore,  
 
Solve for x.
 
Since the altitude is across from the 60º-angle, it is
the longer leg.
 

Substitute and solve for y: 
 
 
Since 3.25 < 3.5, the height of the plaque is less than
the altitude of the equilateral triangle. Therefore, the
ANSWER:  
plaque will fit through the opening of the mailer.
;  

ANSWER:  
7. ART Paulo is mailing an engraved plaque that is
Yes; sample answer: The height of the triangle is
inches high to the winner of a chess tournament. He
has a mailer that is a triangular prism with 4-inch about  in., so since the height of the plaque  is less
equilateral triangle bases as shown in the diagram. than the height of the opening, it will fit.
Will the plaque fit through the opening of the mailer?
Explain. CCSS SENSE-MAKING  Find x.

8. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
SOLUTION:   (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
If the plaque will fit, then the height of the plaque the length of a leg   .
must be less than the altitude of the equilateral  
triangle. Draw the altitude of the equilateral triangle. Therefore, since the hypotenuse is 16 and the legs
Since the triangle is equilateral, the altitude will divide
the triangle are x, then  
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and use the 30-60-90 Triangle Theorem to determine Solve for x.
the value of x.  
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Yes; sample answer: The height of the triangle is ANSWER:  
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than the height of the opening, it will fit.

CCSS SENSE-MAKING  Find x.

9. 
8. 
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
the length of a leg   . 
the length of a leg   .
 
  Since the hypotenuse is 15 and the legs are x, then
Therefore, since the hypotenuse is 16 and the legs
are x, then    
  Solve for x.
Solve for x.  
 

ANSWER:  

ANSWER:   or

10. 
9. 
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times
the length of a leg   .
the length of a leg   . 
  Since the the legs are , then the hypotenuse is
Since the hypotenuse is 15 and the legs are x, then . 
 
  Simplify: 
Solve for x.  
 

 
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ANSWER:  
34
  
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
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10.  11. 
SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
the length of a leg   . the length of a leg   .
Since the the legs are , then the hypotenuse is  
.  Therefore, since the legs are , the hypotenuse
  is
Simplify:   
  Simplify: 
 

ANSWER:  
34 ANSWER:  

11. 
12. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent SOLUTION:  
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times  In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
the length of a leg   . (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
  the length of a leg   .
 
Therefore, since the legs are , the hypotenuse Therefore, since the legs are 19.5, then the
is
hypotenuse would be
 
Simplify:  ANSWER:  
 

ANSWER:  
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13. 
SOLUTION:  
 hypotenuse would be
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
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15. Determine the length of the leg of a - -

triangle with a hypotenuse length of 11.
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent

13.  (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 

the length of a leg   .
SOLUTION:  
 
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
Therefore, since the hypotenuse is 11,  
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times   
the length of a leg   . Solve for x.
   
Therefore, since the legs are 20, then the hypotenuse
would be

ANSWER:  

14. If a - - triangle has a hypotenuse length of

9, find the leg length.
ANSWER:  
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
the length of a leg   . 16. What is the length of the hypotenuse of a - -
  triangle if the leg length is 6 centimeters?
Therefore, since the hypotenuse is 9, then     SOLUTION:  
  In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
Solve for x.
  (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
the length of a leg   .
 
 
Therefore, since the legs are 6, the hypotenuse would
be  

ANSWER:  
or 8.5 cm
ANSWER:  
17. Find the length of the hypotenuse of a - -
triangle with a leg length of 8 centimeters.
SOLUTION:  
15. Determine the length of the leg of a - - In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
triangle with a hypotenuse length of 11.
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
SOLUTION:   the length of a leg   .
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent  
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is
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the length of a leg   . be  
 
ANSWER:  
 be   Then , to find the hypotenuse,  

ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
8-3 Special Right Triangles x = 8; y = 16
or 8.5 cm

17. Find the length of the hypotenuse of a - -

triangle with a leg length of 8 centimeters.
SOLUTION:  
19. 
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
SOLUTION:  
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
the length of a leg   .
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
 
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times
Therefore, since the legs are 8, the hypotenuse would
the length of the shorter leg .
be  
 
ANSWER:   The length of the hypotenuse is 7,  the shorter leg is 
x, and the longer leg is . 
or 11.3 cm
 
Find x and y. Therefore, . 
 
Solve for x: 
  

18. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  Then , to find the hypotenuse,  
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times ANSWER:  
the length of the shorter leg . x = 10; y = 20
 
The length of the hypotenuse is y,  the shorter leg is 
x, and the longer leg is . 
 
Therefore, . 
  20. 
Solve for x: 
SOLUTION:  
  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times
the length of the shorter leg .
 
Then , to find the hypotenuse,   The length of the hypotenuse is 15,  the shorter leg is
y, and the longer leg is x. 
ANSWER:  
 
x = 8; y = 16 Therefore, .
 
Solve for y : 
  

19. 
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SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the   
  
Then , to find the hypotenuse,  
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
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x = 10; y = 20

21. 
20.  SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s (h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times the length of the shorter leg .
the length of the shorter leg .  
  The length of the hypotenuse is 17,  the shorter leg is
The length of the hypotenuse is 15,  the shorter leg is y, and the longer leg is x. 
y, and the longer leg is x.   
  Therefore, .
Therefore, .  
  Solve for y : 
Solve for y :    
  

 
  Substitute and solve for x: 
Substitute and solve for x:   
 

 
   
 
ANSWER:  
 
  ;
ANSWER:  

22. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
21. 
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times
SOLUTION:   the length of the shorter leg .
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
The length of the hypotenuse is y,  the shorter leg is 
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times 24, and the longer leg is x. 
the length of the shorter leg .  
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The length of the hypotenuse is 17,  the shorter leg is
y, and the longer leg is x.  ANSWER:  
  
Therefore,
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
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; y = 48

22. 
23. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  SOLUTION:  
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times
the length of the shorter leg . (h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times
the length of the shorter leg .
 
The length of the hypotenuse is y,  the shorter leg is   
24, and the longer leg is x.  The length of the hypotenuse is y,  the shorter leg is 
  x, and the longer leg is 14. 
Therefore,  
Therefore, .
ANSWER:    
; y = 48 Solve for x: 
  

23. 
SOLUTION:    
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  Substitute and solve for y: 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s  
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times
the length of the shorter leg .  
   
The length of the hypotenuse is y,  the shorter leg is 
x, and the longer leg is 14.  ANSWER:  
 
Therefore, . ;
 
Solve for x:  24. An equilateral triangle has an altitude length of 18
   feet. Determine the length of a side of the triangle.
SOLUTION:  
Let x be the length of each side of the equilateral
triangle. The altitude from one vertex to the opposite
side divides the equilateral triangle into two 30°-60°-
90° triangles.
 
Substitute and solve for y: 
 

 
 
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Let x be the length of each side of the equilateral
triangle.Right
The altitude from one vertex to the opposite ANSWER:  
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side divides the equilateral triangle into two 30°-60°- or 20.8 ft
90° triangles.
25. Find the length of the side of an equilateral triangle
that has an altitude length of 24 feet.
SOLUTION:  
Let x be the length of each side of the equilateral
triangle. The altitude from one vertex to the opposite
side divides the equilateral triangle into two 30°-60°-
90° triangles.

 
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times 
the length of the shorter leg .
 
The length of the hypotenuse is x,  the shorter leg is 
, and the longer leg is 18.  In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
  hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
Therefore, . (h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times 
  the length of the shorter leg .
Solve for x:   
   The length of the hypotenuse is x,  the shorter leg is 
, and the longer leg is 24. 
 
Therefore, .
 
Solve for x:
 

 
ANSWER:  
or 20.8 ft

25. Find the length of the side of an equilateral triangle

that has an altitude length of 24 feet.
ANSWER:  
SOLUTION:   or 27.7 ft
Let x be the length of each side of the equilateral
triangle. The altitude from one vertex to the opposite 26. CCSS MODELING Refer to the beginning of the
side divides the equilateral triangle into two 30°-60°- lesson. Each highlighter is an equilateral triangle with
90° triangles. 9 cm sides. Will the highlighter fit in a 10 cm byPage
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rectangular box? Explain.
 ANSWER:  
No; sample answer: The height of the box is only 7
ANSWER:   cm. and the height of the highlighter is about 7.8 cm.,
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or 27.7 ft so it will not fit.

26. CCSS MODELING Refer to the beginning of the 27. EVENT PLANNING Grace is having a party, and
lesson. Each highlighter is an equilateral triangle with she wants to decorate the gable of the house as
9 cm sides. Will the highlighter fit in a 10 cm by 7 cm shown. The gable is an isosceles right triangle and
rectangular box? Explain. she knows that the height of the gable is 8 feet. What
length of lights will she need to cover the gable below
the roof line?

SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   The gable is a 45°-45°-90° triangle. The altitude 
Find the height of the highlighter. again divides it into two 45°-45°-90° triangles. The
  length of the leg (l) of each triangle is 8 feet.
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
The altitude from one vertex to the opposite side
divides the equilateral triangle into two 30°-60°-90°  (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
triangles.  the length of a leg   .
   
Let x be the height of the triangle. Use special right
triangles to find the height, which is the longer side of If  l = 8, then . Since there are two
a 30°-60°-90° triangle.  hypotenuses that have to be decorated, the total
  length is
The hypotenuse of this  30°-60°-90° triangle is 9, the 
ANSWER:  
shorter leg is , which makes the height , which
22.6 ft
is approximately 7.8 cm. 
  Find x and y.
The height of the box is only 7 cm. and the height of
the highlighter is about 7.8 cm., so it will not fit.

ANSWER:  
No; sample answer: The height of the box is only 7
cm. and the height of the highlighter is about 7.8 cm., 28. 
so it will not fit. SOLUTION:  
The diagonal of a square divides it into two 45°-45°-
27. EVENT PLANNING Grace is having a party, and 90° triangles. So, y = 45.
she wants to decorate the gable of the house as In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
shown. The gable is an isosceles right triangle and
she knows that the height of the gable is 8 feet. What (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
length of lights will she need to cover the gable below the length of a leg   .
the roof line?  
Therefore, if the hypotenuse is 13, then
 
Solve for x.
 
SOLUTION:  
The gable is a 45°-45°-90° triangle. The altitude 
again divides it into two 45°-45°-90° triangles. The
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In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
 length is
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:   ; y = 45
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22.6 ft

Find x and y.

29. 

28.  SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
SOLUTION:  
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
The diagonal of a square divides it into two 45°-45°-
90° triangles. So, y = 45. the length of a leg   .
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent  
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times  Since x is a leg of a 45°-45°-90° triangle whose 
the length of a leg   . hypotenuse measures 6 units, then
 
 
Solve for x.
Therefore, if the hypotenuse is 13, then  
 
Solve for x.
 

Since y is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle 

whose legs measure 6 units each, then

ANSWER:  
ANSWER:   ;

; y = 45

30. 
SOLUTION:  
29. 
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
SOLUTION:   hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent (h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times 
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times  the length of the shorter leg .
the length of a leg   .  
In one of the 30-60-90 triangles in this figure, the
 
Since x is a leg of a 45°-45°-90° triangle whose  length of the hypotenuse is ,  the shorter leg is s,
hypotenuse measures 6 units, then and the longer leg is x. 
   
Solve for x. Therefore, .
   
Solve for s: 
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ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
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; x = 3; y = 1

31. 
30.  SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  (l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
the length of a leg   .
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times 
 
the length of the shorter leg .
Since y is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle 
 
whose each leg measures , then
In one of the 30-60-90 triangles in this figure, the
length of the hypotenuse is ,  the shorter leg is s,
and the longer leg is x.   
  Since x is a leg of a 45°-45°-90° triangle whose 
Therefore, . hypotenuse measures , then
   
Solve for s:  Solve for x: 
   

 
Substitute and solve for x: 
 
ANSWER:  
In a different 30-60-90 triangles in this figure, the
x = 5; y = 10
length of the shorter leg is y and the longer leg is .
 
Therefore, .
 
Solve for y:  32. 
 
SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times 
the length of the shorter leg .
 
ANSWER:   In one of the 30-60-90 triangles in this figure, the
x = 3; y = 1 length of the hypotenuse is x,  the shorter leg is  ,
and the longer leg is 9. 
 
Therefore, .
 
31. 
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In a different 30-60-90 triangles in this figure, the
SOLUTION:   length of the shorter leg is y, and the longer leg is
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
 would be

ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
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x = 5; y = 10 x = 45 ;

34. QUILTS The quilt block shown is made up of a

square and four isosceles right triangles. What is the
value of x? What is the side length of the entire quilt
block?
32. 
SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times 
the length of the shorter leg .
 
In one of the 30-60-90 triangles in this figure, the
length of the hypotenuse is x,  the shorter leg is  ,
SOLUTION:  
and the longer leg is 9. 
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
 
Therefore, . (l=l)and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
  the length of a leg .
   
In a different 30-60-90 triangles in this figure, the Since the hypotenuse of the triangles formed by the
length of the shorter leg is y, and the longer leg is
diagonals of this square are each , then
. 
 
 
Therefore, .
Solve for x: 
ANSWER:    
;y =3

 
Therefore, x = 6 inches.
33.   
SOLUTION:   Here, x is half the length of each side of the entire
The diagonal of a square divides it into two 45°-45°- quilt block. Therefore, the length of each side of the
90°. Therefore, x = 45°. entire quilt block is 12 inches.
   
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent ANSWER:  
(l=l)and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times  6 in.; 12 in.
the length of a leg .
  35. ZIP LINE Suppose a zip line is anchored in one
Therefore, since the legs are 12, then the hypotenuse corner of a course shaped like a rectangular prism.
The other end is anchored in the opposite corner as
would be
shown. If the zip line makes a angle with post
ANSWER:   , find the zip line’s length, AD.
x = 45 ;

34. QUILTS
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square and four isosceles right triangles. What is the
value of x? What is the side length of the entire quilt
block?
 entire quilt block is 12 inches.  
  Therefore, AD = 2(25) or 50 feet.  

ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
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6 in.; 12 in. 50 ft

35. ZIP LINE Suppose a zip line is anchored in one 36. GAMES Kei is building a bean bag toss for the
corner of a course shaped like a rectangular prism. school carnival. He is using a 2-foot back support
The other end is anchored in the opposite corner as that is perpendicular to the ground 2 feet from the
shown. If the zip line makes a angle with post front of the board.  He also wants to use a support 
, find the zip line’s length, AD. that is perpendicular to the board as shown in the
diagram. How long should he make the support?

SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  SOLUTION:  
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s The ground, the perpendicular support, and the board
(or h = 2s) and the length of the longer leg is form an isosceles right triangle.The support that is
 times the length of the shorter leg  perpendicular to the board is the altitude to the
hypotenuse of the triangle. 
.  
 
Since ΔAFD is a 30-60-90 triangle, the length of the In a 45-45-90 right triangle, the hypotenuse is
hypotenuse   of  is twice the length of th times the length of the legs (l), which are congruent
shorter leg .  to each other, or   . 
   
Therefore, AD = 2(25) or 50 feet.   Therefore, since the legs are 2, then .
 
ANSWER:  
The altitude to the base of the isosceles triangle
50 ft bisects the base. To find the altitude, we can use the
sides of the right triangle with a leg of    ft and 
36. GAMES Kei is building a bean bag toss for the  hypotenuse 2 ft long. 
school carnival. He is using a 2-foot back support  
that is perpendicular to the ground 2 feet from the Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the altitude: 
front of the board.  He also wants to use a support 
 
that is perpendicular to the board as shown in the
diagram. How long should he make the support?

ANSWER:  
SOLUTION:  
1.4 ft
The ground, the perpendicular support, and the board
form an isosceles right triangle.The support that is 37. Find x, y, and z
perpendicular to the board is the altitude to the
hypotenuse of the triangle. 
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In a 45-45-90 right triangle, the hypotenuse is

times the length of the legs (l), which are congruent
  
ANSWER:  
Substitute and solve for z: 
1.4 ft Right Triangles
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37. Find x, y, and z
ANSWER:  
; ;

38. Each triangle in the figure is a - - triangle.

Find x.
 
SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
(l=l) and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times 
the length of a leg or . 
 
x is the length of each leg of a 45°-45°-90° triangle SOLUTION:  
whose hypotenuse measures 18 units, therefore the In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
hypotenuse would be and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times the 
  length of a leg.
Solve for x:   
 

 
   is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle
  whose each leg measures x. Therefore,
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the   
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg s
(h=2s) and the length of the longer leg l is  times    .
 
the length of the shorter leg .
 
 
   is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle
The hypotenuse is z, the longer leg is 18, and the
whose each leg measures   Therefore,
shorter leg is y.  Therefore,   
. 
 
Solve for y: 
 
 
 
 
   is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle
whose each leg measures 2x. Therefore, 
 
 
Substitute and solve for z:   
   
     is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle
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ANSWER:  
 
; ;
   When x is , h is the length of each leg of a 45°-
45°-90° triangle whose hypotenuse is 15 ft. 
Therefore,
   
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  Solve for h: 
   is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle  
whose each leg measures   Therefore,
 

 
 
Since FA = 6 units, then 4x = 6 and x= . When x is , h is the longer leg of a 30°-60°-90° 
  triangle whose hypotenuse is 15 ft. The shorter leg is
half the hypotenuse. 
ANSWER:    
Therefore, 
 

39. CCSS MODELING The dump truck shown has a

15-foot bed length. What is the height of the bed h
when angle x is 30°? 45°? 60°?

ANSWER:  
7.5 ft; 10.6 ft; 13.0 ft

40. Find x, y, and z, and the perimeter of trapezoid

PQRS.

SOLUTION:  
In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the legs l are congruent
and the length of the hypotenuse h is  times the 
length of a leg. SOLUTION:  
  x is the shorter leg of a 30°-60°-90° triangle whose 
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  hypotenuse is 12. 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg Therefore,  2x = 12 or  x = 6.
s, and the length of the longer leg l is  times the   
length of the shorter leg. z is the longer leg of the 30-60-90 triangle.
  Therefore,
When x is , h is the shorter leg of a 30°-60°-90°   
triangle whose hypotenuse is 15 ft. The two parallel bases and the perpendicular sides
Therefore,   form a rectangle. Since opposite sides of a rectangle
  are congruent, then
When x is , h is the length of each leg of a 45°-  y = 10 and the side opposite x ,a leg of the 45°-45°-
45°-90° triangle whose hypotenuse is 15 ft.  90° triangle, is also 6. 
 
Therefore,
   is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle
Solve for h:  whose each leg measures 6 units.
  Therefore,
 
 
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To find the perimeter of the trapezoid, find the sum
of all of the sides: 
 
  

ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
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7.5 ft; 10.6 ft; 13.0 ft x = 6; y = 10; ;

40. Find x, y, and z, and the perimeter of trapezoid 41. COORDINATE GEOMETRY is a -

PQRS. - triangle with right angle Z. Find the
coordinates of X in Quadrant I for Y(–1, 2) and Z(6,
2).
SOLUTION:  
   is one of the congruent legs of the right triangle 
SOLUTION:   and YZ=7 units. So, the point X is also 7 units away
from Z. 
x is the shorter leg of a 30°-60°-90° triangle whose   
hypotenuse is 12.     Find the point X in the first quadrant, 7 units away
Therefore,  2x = 12 or  x = 6.
  from Z such that
z is the longer leg of the 30-60-90 triangle.  
   Therefore, the coordinates of X is (6, 9).
Therefore,
 
 
The two parallel bases and the perpendicular sides
form a rectangle. Since opposite sides of a rectangle
are congruent, then
 y = 10 and the side opposite x ,a leg of the 45°-45°-
90° triangle, is also 6. 
 
 is the hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle
whose each leg measures 6 units.
Therefore,
 
 
To find the perimeter of the trapezoid, find the sum
of all of the sides: 
  ANSWER:  
(6, 9)

42. COORDINATE GEOMETRY is a -
- triangle with . Find the
coordinates of E in Quadrant III for F(–3, –4) and G
  (–3, 2).  is the longer leg.
Therefore, 
SOLUTION:  
 
The side  is the longer leg of the 30°-60°-90° 
triangle and it is 6 units long and  
 
 
Solve for EF: 
ANSWER:    
x = 6; y = 10; ;

41. COORDINATE GEOMETRY is a -
- triangle with right angle Z. Find the
coordinates of X in Quadrant I for Y(–1, 2) and Z(6,
2).
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SOLUTION:  
   is one of the congruent legs of the right triangle 
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(6, 9) ( , –4)

42. COORDINATE GEOMETRY is a - 43. COORDINATE GEOMETRY is a -

- triangle with . Find the - triangle with right angle K. Find the
coordinates of E in Quadrant III for F(–3, –4) and G coordinates of L in Quadrant IV for J(–3, 5) and K(–
(–3, 2).  is the longer leg. 3, –2).

SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:  
The side  is the longer leg of the 30°-60°-90°  The side  is one of the congruent legs of the right
triangle and it is 7 units. 
triangle and it is 6 units long and  
 
  Therefore, the point L is also 7 units away from K. 
Solve for EF:   
  Find the point L in the Quadrant IV, 7 units away
from K, such that  
 
Therefore, the coordinates of L is (4, –2).
 

 
Find the point E in the third quadrant, units
away (approximately 3.5 units) from F such that
 
 
Therefore, the coordinates of E is ( , –4).

ANSWER:  
(4, –2)

44. EVENT PLANNING Eva has reserved a gazebo at

park for a party. She wants to be sure that there will
enough space for her 12 guests to be in the gazebo at
same time. She wants to allow 8 square feet of area
each guest. If the floor of the gazebo is a regular hex
and each side is 7 feet, will there be enough room for
and her friends? Explain. (Hint: Use the Polygon Inte
ANSWER:   Angle Sum Theorem and the properties of special rig
( , –4) triangles.)

43. COORDINATE GEOMETRY is a -
- triangle with right angle K. Find the
coordinates of L in Quadrant IV for J(–3, 5) and K(–
3, –2).
SOLUTION:  
The side  is one of the congruent legs of the right
triangle and it is 7 units. 
 
Therefore,
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Find the point L in the Quadrant IV, 7 units away
 same time. She wants to allow 8 square feet of area
each guest. If the floor of the gazebo is a regular hex
and each side is 7 feet, will there be enough room for When planning a party with a stand-up buffet, a host
and her friends?
8-3 Special Explain. (Hint: Use the Polygon Inte
Right Triangles allow 8 square feet of area for each guest.
Angle Sum Theorem and the properties of special rig Divide the area by 8 to find the number of guests that
triangles.) be accommodated in the gazebo.

So, the gazebo can accommodate about 16 guests. W

and her friends, there are a total of 13 at the party, so
will all fit.

ANSWER:  
Yes; sample answer: The gazebo is about 127 ft², wh
accommodate 16 people. With Eva and her friends, t
are a total of 13 at the party, so they will all fit.

45. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this

SOLUTION:   problem, you will investigate ratios in right triangles.
A regular hexagon can be divided into a rectangle an a. GEOMETRIC Draw three similar right triangles
congruent right angles as shown. The length of the with a angle. Label one triangle ABC where
hypotenuse of each triangle is 7 ft. By the Polygon In angle A is the right angle and B is the angle.
Angle Theorem, the sum of the interior angles of a h Label a second triangle MNP where M is the right
is (6 – 2)180 = 720. Since the hexagon is a regular he angle and N is the angle. Label the third triangle
XYZ where X is the right angle and Y is the
each angle is equal to  Therefore, each tri
angle.
in the diagram is a 30°-60°-90° triangle, and the lengt b. TABULAR Copy and complete the table below.
the shorter and longer legs of the triangle are

 
c. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the ratio of
the leg opposite the angle to the hypotenuse in
any right triangle with an angle measuring .
SOLUTION:  
a.  It is important that you use a straightedge and a
protractor when making these triangles, to ensure
accuracy of measurement. Label each triangle as
directed. Sample answers: 
 

The total area is the sum of the four congruent triangl

the rectangle of sides  Therefore, tot
is

When planning a party with a stand-up buffet, a host

allow 8 square feet of area for each guest.
Divide the area by 8 to find the number of guests that
be accommodated in the gazebo.

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So, the gazebo can accommodate about 16 guests. W
and her friends, there are a total of 13 at the party, so
 a.  It is important that you use a straightedge and a
to the ratio column. 
protractor when making these triangles, to ensure
Sample answer: The ratios will always be the same.
accuracy of measurement. Label each triangle as
8-3 Special Right Triangles ANSWER:  
directed. Sample answers: 
  a.

  b.
b. Using a metric ruler, measure the indicated lengths
and record in the table, as directed. Measure in
centimeters. 
  c. The ratios will always be the same.

46. CCSS CRITIQUE Carmen and Audrey want to

find x in the triangle shown. Is either of them
correct? Explain.
 
c. What observations can you make, based on
patterns you notice in the table? Pay special attention
to the ratio column. 
Sample answer: The ratios will always be the same.

ANSWER:  
a.

SOLUTION:  
Carmen; Sample answer: Since the three angles of
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the larger triangle are congruent, it is an equilateral
triangle. Therefore, the right triangles formed by the
 the larger triangle are congruent, it is an equilateral
triangle and the right triangles formed by the altitude
are - - triangles. The hypotenuse is 6, so
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c. The ratios will always be the same. the shorter leg is 3 and the longer leg x is .

46. CCSS CRITIQUE Carmen and Audrey want to 47. OPEN ENDED Draw a rectangle that has a
find x in the triangle shown. Is either of them diagonal twice as long as its width. Then write an
correct? Explain. equation to find the length of the rectangle.
SOLUTION:  
The diagonal of a rectangle divides it into two right
triangles. If the diagonal ( hypotenuse) is twice the
shorter side of the rectangle, then it forms a 30-60-90
triangle. Therefore, the longer side of the rectangle
would be  times the shorter leg. 
 
Sample answer: 
SOLUTION:  
Carmen; Sample answer: Since the three angles of
the larger triangle are congruent, it is an equilateral
triangle. Therefore, the right triangles formed by the
altitude are - - triangles. The hypotenuse

is 6, so the shorter leg is , or 3, and the longer leg x Let represent the length.
is . .
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
Carmen; Sample answer: Since the three angles of
Sample answer:
the larger triangle are congruent, it is an equilateral
triangle and the right triangles formed by the altitude
are - - triangles. The hypotenuse is 6, so
the shorter leg is 3 and the longer leg x is .

47. OPEN ENDED Draw a rectangle that has a

diagonal twice as long as its width. Then write an
Let represent the length.
equation to find the length of the rectangle.
.
SOLUTION:  
The diagonal of a rectangle divides it into two right 48. CHALLENGE Find the perimeter of quadrilateral
triangles. If the diagonal ( hypotenuse) is twice the ABCD.
shorter side of the rectangle, then it forms a 30-60-90
triangle. Therefore, the longer side of the rectangle
would be  times the shorter leg. 
 
Sample answer: 
SOLUTION:  
The triangles on either side are congruent to each
other as one of the angles is a right angle and the
hypotenuses are congruent. (HL)

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Let represent the length.

 is

Let represent the length. ANSWER:  

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. 59.8

48. CHALLENGE Find the perimeter of quadrilateral 49. REASONING The ratio of the measure of the
ABCD. angles of a triangle is 1:2:3. The length of the shortest
side is 8. What is the perimeter of the triangle?
SOLUTION:  
The sum of the measures of the three angles of a
triangle is 180. Since the ratio of the measures of
angles is 1:2:3, let the measures be x, 2x, and 3x.
Then, x + 2x + 3x = 180. So, x = 30. That is, it is a
SOLUTION:   30°-60°-90° triangle. In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the 
The triangles on either side are congruent to each length of the hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the
other as one of the angles is a right angle and the shorter leg s, and the length of the longer leg l is
hypotenuses are congruent. (HL)  times the length of the shorter leg.
Here, the shorter leg measures 8 units. So, the longer
leg is  and the hypotenuse is 2(8) = 
16 units long. Therefore, the perimeter is about 8 +
13.9 + 16 = 37.9 units.

  ANSWER:  
    37.9
Quadrilateral BCFE is a rectangle, so
. 50. WRITING IN MATH Why are some right
  triangles considered special?
  SOLUTION:  
 
Sample answer: Once you identify that a right
So, the triangles are 45°-45°-90° special triangles.  triangle is special or has a 30°, 60°, or 45° angle 
  measure, you can solve the triangle without the use
The opposite sides of a rectangle are congruent, so, of a calculator.
BE = 7. 
  ANSWER:  
Each leg of the 45°-45°-90° triangle is 7 units, so the  Sample answer: Once you identify that a right
hypotenuse,   triangle is special or has a 30°, 60°, or 45° angle 
  measure, you can solve the triangle without the use
BC = EF = AD – (AE + FD) = 27 – (7 + 7) = 13.  of a calculator.
 
Therefore, the perimeter of the quadrilateral ABCD 51. If the length of the longer leg in a - -
is triangle is , what is the length of the shorter leg?
A3
B5
ANSWER:  
C
59.8
D 10
49. REASONING The ratio of the measure of the SOLUTION:  
angles of a triangle is 1:2:3. The length of the shortest In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
side is 8. What is the perimeter of the triangle? hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg
SOLUTION:   s, and the length of the longer leg l is  times the 
The sum of the measures of the three angles of a length of the shorter leg.
triangle is 180. Since the ratio of the measures of So, the length of shorter leg if the longer leg is
angles is 1:2:3, let the measures be x, 2x, and 3x.  is
Then, x + 2x + 3x = 180. So, x = 30. That is, it is a
30°-60°-90° triangle. In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the 
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length of the hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the
shorter leg s, and the length of the longer leg l is Therefore, the correct choice is B.
 ANSWER:    
Sample answer: Once you identify that a right Therefore, the correct choice is G.
triangle is special or has a 30°, 60°, or 45° angle 
ANSWER:  
measure,Right
8-3 Special you can solve the triangle without the use
Triangles
of a calculator. G

51. If the length of the longer leg in a - - 53. GRIDDED RESPONSE is a - -

triangle is , what is the length of the shorter leg? triangle with right angle Y. Find the coordinates
A3 of X in Quadrant III for Y(–3, –3) and Z(–3, 7).
B5 SOLUTION:  
C   and is one of the congruent legs of the
D 10 right triangle. Therefore, X is also 10 units away from
Y. Find the point X in Quadrant III, 10 units away
SOLUTION:  
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the  from Y, such that  Therefore, the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg coordinates of X is (–13, –3).
 
s, and the length of the longer leg l is  times the 
length of the shorter leg.
So, the length of shorter leg if the longer leg is
 is

Therefore, the correct choice is B.

ANSWER:  
B
ANSWER:  
52. ALGEBRA Solve .
(–13, –3)
F –44
G –41
H 41
J 44
SOLUTION:  
Add 6 to both sides.

 
Square both sides.

 
Solve for x.
–4x = 164
x = –41
 
Therefore, the correct choice is G.

ANSWER:  
G

53. GRIDDED RESPONSE is a - -
triangle with right angle Y. Find the coordinates
of X Manual
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SOLUTION:  
  and is one of the congruent legs of the
 Then the area of the square is 8(8) = 64 sq. units.
Therefore, the correct choice is C.

ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
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(–13, –3) C

54. SAT/ACT In the figure, below, square ABCD is 55. SPORTS Dylan is making a ramp for bike jumps.
attached to  as shown. If m EAD is and The ramp support forms a right angle. The base is 12
AE is equal to feet long, and the height is 9 feet. What length of
 , then what is the area of square ABCD? plywood does Dylan need for the ramp?
SOLUTION:  
In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length
of the hypotenuse. 
 
The length of the base is 12 ft and the height is 9 ft.
Let x be the length of the plywood required. So,

 
A  
B  16
C 64
D 72
Therefore, the length of the plywood required will be
E 15 ft.
SOLUTION:  
ANSWER:  
   is a 30°-60°-90° triangle and   is the  15 ft
longer side.
  Find x, y, and z.
In a 30°-60°-90° triangle, the length of the 
hypotenuse h is 2 times the length of the shorter leg
s, and the length of the longer leg l is  times the 
length of the shorter leg.
So, the length of each side of the square which same 56. 
as the length of the hypotenuse is SOLUTION:  

 
Then the area of the square is 8(8) = 64 sq. units.
Therefore, the correct choice is C.

ANSWER:  
C  
By the Geometric Mean (Leg) Theorem the altitude
55. SPORTS Dylan is making a ramp for bike jumps. drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle separates
The ramp support forms a right angle. The base is 12 the hypotenuse into two segments and the length of a
feet long, and the height is 9 feet. What length of leg of this triangle is the geometric mean between the
plywood does Dylan need for the ramp? length of the hypotenuse and the segment of the
hypotenuse adjacent to that leg. 
SOLUTION:    
In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length
of the hypotenuse.   
  Solve for z: 
The length of the base is 12 ft and the height is 9 ft.  
Let x be the length of the plywood required. So,
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ANSWER:  
 
8-3 Special Right Triangles or 6.6, y ≈ 8.0, z = 4.4
Solve for z: 
 

57. 
SOLUTION:  

 
Set up a proportion to solve for y, using the value of  
z.  By the Geometric Mean (Leg) Theorem the altitude
  drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle separates
the hypotenuse into two segments. The length of a
leg of this triangle is the geometric mean between the
length of the hypotenuse and the segment of the
hypotenuse adjacent to that leg. 
 

  and 

 
   
Solve for y a nd z:
By the Geometric Mean (Altitude) Theorem the
altitude drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle  
separates the hypotenuse into two segments and the
length of this altitude is the geometric mean between
the lengths of these two segments. 
 

 
 
Solve for x: 
 

 
 
ANSWER:  
or 6.6, y ≈ 8.0, z = 4.4  
ANSWER:  
x ≈ 16.9, y ≈ 22.6, z ≈ 25.0
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ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
x ≈ 16.9, y ≈ 22.6, z ≈ 25.0 , ,z = 8

58. 
Find the measures of the angles of each
SOLUTION:  
triangle.
59. The ratio of the measures of the three angles is 2:5:3.
SOLUTION:  
The sum of the measures of the three angles of a
triangle is 180. 
 
  Since the ratio of the measures of angles is 2:5:3, let
By the Geometric Mean (Leg) Theorem the altitude the measures be 2x, 5x, and 3x. 
drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle separates  
the hypotenuse into two segments. The length of a Then, 2x + 5x + 3x = 180.  Solve for x: 
leg of this triangle is the geometric mean between the  
length of the hypotenuse and the segment of the
hypotenuse adjacent to that leg. 
 
 
  Therefore, the measures of the angles are 2(18) =36,
5(18)= 90, and 3(18)=54.
Set up a proportion and solve for x and z: 
  ANSWER:  
36, 90, 54

60. The ratio of the measures of the three angles is

6:9:10.
SOLUTION:  
  The sum of the measures of the three angles of a
By the Geometric Mean (Altitude) Theorem the triangle is 180. 
altitude drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle  
separates the hypotenuse into two segments. The Since the ratio of the measures of angles is 6:9:10, let
length of this altitude is the geometric mean between the measures be 6x, 9x, and 10x. 
the lengths of these two segments.   
  6x + 9x + 10x = 180.  Solve for x: 
Solve for y:   
 

 
Therefore, the measures of the angles are 26(7.2)
=43.2, 9(7.2)= 64.8, and 10(7.2)=72.

ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
43.2, 64.8, 72
, ,z = 8
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61. The ratio of the measures of the three angles is 5:7:8.
SOLUTION:  
 5(18)= 90, and 3(18)=54. Therefore, the measures of the angles are 5(9)= 45,
7(9)= 63, and 8(9)= 72.
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
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36, 90, 54
45, 63, 72

60. The ratio of the measures of the three angles is Use the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem to
6:9:10. list all of the angles that satisfy the stated
condition.
SOLUTION:  
The sum of the measures of the three angles of a
triangle is 180. 
 
Since the ratio of the measures of angles is 6:9:10, let 62. measures less than m 5
the measures be 6x, 9x, and 10x. 
  SOLUTION:  
6x + 9x + 10x = 180.  Solve for x:  By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
  measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding
remote interior angles. So,

 
ANSWER:  
Therefore, the measures of the angles are 26(7.2)
=43.2, 9(7.2)= 64.8, and 10(7.2)=72. 2, 7, 8, 10

ANSWER:  
63. measures greater than m 6
43.2, 64.8, 72
SOLUTION:  
61. The ratio of the measures of the three angles is 5:7:8. By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
SOLUTION:   measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding
The sum of the measures of the three angles of a
remote interior angles. So,
triangle is 180. 
 
Since the ratio of the measures of angles is 5:7:8, let ANSWER:  
the measures be 5x, 7x, and 8x.
  1, 4, 11
5x + 7x + 8x = 180.  Solve for x: 
  64. measures greater than m 10
SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater
  than the measure of either of its corresponding
Therefore, the measures of the angles are 5(9)= 45, remote interior angles. So,
7(9)= 63, and 8(9)= 72.

ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
45, 63, 72
1, 3, 5
Use the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem to
list all of the angles that satisfy the stated 65. measures less than m 11
condition. SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding
remote interior angles. So,
62. measures less than m 5
SOLUTION:  
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By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the ANSWER:  
measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater 2, 6, 9, 8, 7
than the measure of either of its corresponding
 remote interior angles. So,
 
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
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1, 3, 5

65. measures less than m 11

SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding
67. 
remote interior angles. So,
SOLUTION:  
In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the
ANSWER:   lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length
2, 6, 9, 8, 7 of the hypotenuse. 
 
Find x. The length of the hypotenuse is x and the lengths of
the legs are 10.2 and 6.3. You can use the
Pythagorean Theorem to solve for x. 
 

66. 
SOLUTION:  
In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length
of the hypotenuse.   
   
The length of the hypotenuse is 22 and the lengths of
the legs are 13 and x. You can use the Pythagorean ANSWER:  
Theorem to solve for x. 
12.0
 
 

68. 

  SOLUTION:  
  In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length
ANSWER:   of the hypotenuse.
17.7  The length of the hypotenuse is 5 and the lengths of 
the legs are  and x. You can use the
Pythagorean Theorem to solve for x: 
 

67. 
SOLUTION:  
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ANSWER:  
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12.0

68. 
SOLUTION:  
In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length
of the hypotenuse.
 The length of the hypotenuse is 5 and the lengths of 
the legs are  and x. You can use the
Pythagorean Theorem to solve for x: 
 

ANSWER:  

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