18+Special+Right+Triangles

Summary:

Formulas:

__Sample Problems__

1.) Solve for X and Y, then find the area of the triangle

2.) Find X and Y, then find the perimeter of the triangle (round perimeter to the nearest hundredth)

3.) Find the area of the hexagon using special rights. Round the final area of the hexagon to the nearest tenth. (Marked up triangle below)

Web Links

http://www.mathopenref.com/triangle454590.html

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Special-Right-Triangles.topicArticleId-18851,articleId-18821.html

http://www.themathpage.com/atrig/30-60-90-triangle.htm