Answered: In Trigonometry, it is important that…

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.4: Basic Constructions Justified

Problem 38E

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In Trigonometry, it is important that the right triangles (reference triangles) have a consistent orientation. The reference triangles always have a leg perpendicular to the what? The x-axis or the y-axis?

Polygon with three sides, three angles, and three vertices. Based on the properties of each side, the types of triangles are scalene (triangle with three three different lengths and three different angles), isosceles (angle with two equal sides and two equal angles), and equilateral (three equal sides and three angles of 60°). The types of angles are acute (less than 90°); obtuse (greater than 90°); and right (90°).

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